![The word 'Nicotine' is derived from Frenchman Jean Nicot who introduced tobacco to France in 1560. Random Facts you didn't know ← FACTSlides → The word 'Nicotine' is derived from Frenchman Jean Nicot who introduced tobacco to France in 1560. Random Facts you didn't know ← FACTSlides →](https://www.factslides.com/imgs/ISHOTS/7034.png)
The word 'Nicotine' is derived from Frenchman Jean Nicot who introduced tobacco to France in 1560. Random Facts you didn't know ← FACTSlides →
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Illustration of Jean Nicot presenting the tobacco plant to Queen Catherine de Medicis and the Grand Prior
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A JEAN NICOT, Paris - Louvre / Palais-Royal - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
![Stamp: Tobacco - Jean Nicot 1561 (France) (Famous people) Yt:FR 1286,Mi:FR 1340,Sn:FR 989,Sg:FR 1517,Un:FR 1286 Stamp: Tobacco - Jean Nicot 1561 (France) (Famous people) Yt:FR 1286,Mi:FR 1340,Sn:FR 989,Sg:FR 1517,Un:FR 1286](https://i.colnect.net/f/144/269/Tobacco---Jean-Nicot-1561.jpg)
Stamp: Tobacco - Jean Nicot 1561 (France) (Famous people) Yt:FR 1286,Mi:FR 1340,Sn:FR 989,Sg:FR 1517,Un:FR 1286
![HISTORY OF TOBACCO - A portrait of Jean Nicot 1530-1600 (after which Nicotine was named) one time French ambassador to Portugal Stock Photo - Alamy HISTORY OF TOBACCO - A portrait of Jean Nicot 1530-1600 (after which Nicotine was named) one time French ambassador to Portugal Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/KFNEPM/history-of-tobacco-a-portrait-of-jean-nicot-1530-1600-after-which-KFNEPM.jpg)