Alexander Parkes

About Alexander Parkes

Birth Day: December 29, 1813
Birth Place: England

Alexander Parkes

Alexander Parkes was born on December 29, 1813 in England. English chemist who created the world's first plastic, which he called Parkesine. By the end of his career he held at least 66 patents on processes and products related to plastic.
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As per our current Database, Alexander Parkes has been died on Jun 29, 1890 (age 76).

๐ŸŽ‚ Alexander Parkes - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Alexander Parkes die, Alexander Parkes was 76 years old.

Popular As Alexander Parkes
Occupation Chemist
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born December 29, 1813 (England)
Birthday December 29
Town/City England
Nationality England

๐ŸŒ™ Zodiac

Alexander Parkesโ€™s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

๐ŸŒ™ Chinese Zodiac Signs

Alexander Parkes was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

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About

English Chemist who created the world's first plastic, which he called Parkesine. By the end of his career he held at least 66 patents on processes and products related to plastic.

Before Fame

He served as an apprentice to brass founders.

Trivia

He introduced his plastic material at an international exhibition and was able to predict many uses for the new material that are in line with how we use plastic today.

Family Life

He was the middle child of eight; his father made brass locks.

Associated With

He came up with a way to vulcanize and recycle rubber, which was very useful to tire maker Charles Goodyear.

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