William Henry Perkin
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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