Deceased
Q165749
William Henry Perkin
British chemist known for his accidental discovery of the first synthetic dye (1838–1907)
Born: March 12, 1838
(1838)
· London
Died: July 14, 1907
(1907)
· London Borough of Harrow
Age at death: 69 years
Cause of death: pneumonia
Manner of death: natural causes
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
|---|---|
| Occupation | businessperson, inventor, chemist |
| Field of work | organic chemistry |
| Education | Royal College of Chemistry |
| Employer | Imperial College London |
| Gender | male |
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