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When I look back on my life and consider all the way I have been led, above all I thank God to Whom I owe everything, for all His goodness to me and ascribe to Him all the praise and honour.

William Henry Perkin

William Henry Perkin

William Henry Perkin

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Born: March 12, 1838

Died: July 14, 1907 (aged 69)

Bio: Sir William Henry Perkin was an English chemist best known for his accidental discovery, at the age of 18, of the first aniline dye, mauveine. He was a member of the Royal Society and was awarded with the Royal Medal and the Davy Medal.

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