William Henry Perkin
Sir William Henry Perkin, was a British chemist and entrepreneur best known for his serendipitous discovery of the first synthetic organic dye, mauveine, made from aniline. Though he failed in trying to synthesise quinine for the treatment of malaria, he became successful in the field of dyes after his first discovery at the age of 18.
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Date of Birth
March 12nd, 1838
Age
186
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Date of Death
July 14th, 1907
Died Aged
69
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