Biography of Famous Chemists William Perkin

Sir William Henry Perkin: Pioneer of Synthetic Dyes Early Life and Education:William Henry Perkin was born on March 12, 1838, in Shadwell, London, England. He was the youngest of the seven children of George Perkin, a successful carpenter, and Sarah Perkin. As a child, Perkin showed an early aptitude for science and an interest in experimentation. Perkin attended the City […]