William Henry Perkin
(1838-1907)
British chemist known for his accidental discovery of the first synthetic dye – William Henry Perkin was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on March 12th, 1838 and died in London Borough of Harrow (Borough in the London Region in England) on July 14th, 1907 at the age of 69. Today William Henry Perkin would be 186 years old.
Age
how old was William Henry Perkin when he died?
69
William Henry Perkin died in 1907 at the age of 69.
Biographical data
| Birthday | March 12th, 1838 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom |
| Death Date | July 14th, 1907 (Sunday) |
| Death place | London Borough of Harrow Borough in the London Region in England |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Pisces (The Fish) ♓ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was William Henry Perkin born?
William Henry Perkin was born on March 12th, 1838.
Death
When did William Henry Perkin die?
William Henry Perkin died on July 14th, 1907 at the age of 69 in London Borough of Harrow (Borough in the London Region in England). Today William Henry Perkin would be 186 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was William Henry Perkin born?
London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom).
Death place
Where did William Henry Perkin die?
London Borough of Harrow (Borough in the London Region in England).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of William Henry Perkin?
William Henry Perkin was born in the zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does William Henry Perkin have?
William Henry Perkin was born in 1838 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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