William Henry Perkin

William Henry Perkin

Sir William Henry Perkin, FRS (12 March 1838 – 14 July 1907) was an English chemist best known for his discovery, at the age of 18, of the first aniline dye, mauveine.

Read more about William Henry Perkin:  Early Years, Discovery of Mauveine, Later Years, Honours and Awards

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