When was carbon discoved?

Answer 1

Carbon dates back to ancient time. it is not widely known who discovered it, because it was such a long time ago.

Answer 2

In 1754 by Joseph Black, Scottish chemist and physician.

Answer 3

In 1789 A.L. Lavoisier named the element carbon. In 1594, D.L.G. Harsten and A.G. Werner named the substance graphite that was being used in pencils at the time.