List of Famous people with last name Perkin

William Henry Perkin

First Name William

Last Name Perkin

Born on March 12, 1838

Died on July 14, 1907 (aged 69)

Born in United Kingdom, England

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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William Henry Perkin

First Name William

Last Name Perkin

Born on June 17, 1860

Died on September 17, 1929 (aged 69)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William Henry Perkin Jr., FRS HFRSE was an English organic chemist who was primarily known for his groundbreaking research work on the degradation of naturally occurring organic compounds.

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Arthur George Perkin

First Name Arthur

Last Name Perkin

Born on December 13, 1861

Died on May 30, 1937 (aged 75)

Born in United Kingdom, England

Arthur George Perkin DSc FRS FRSE (1861–1937) was an English chemist and Professor of Colour Chemistry and Dyeing at the University of Leeds.

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Richard Scott Perkin

First Name Richard

Last Name Perkin

Born on January 1, 1906

Died on January 1, 1969 (aged 63)

Richard "Dick" Scott Perkin was an American entrepreneur.

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