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William Henry Perkins is credited with the accidental discovery of the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856. This discovery revolutionized the textile industry by providing a wide range of color options. Perkins' work paved the way for the development of the synthetic dye industry and had a significant impact on the field of chemistry.
He discovered a synthetic dye called Mauveine which was a purple colour and superceded the natural purple dye got from sea shells
Sir William Henry Perkins FRS (March 12, 1838 - July 14, 1907) was an English chemist best known for his discovery, at the age of 18, of the first aniline dye, maven. This dye could be made from coal. Perkins also founded the aniline dye industry
It's Perkin, not Perkins, and he invented a type of synthetic dye called mauveine. It right on wikipedia, lazy.
There is no evidence that King Henry VII ever used dye.
Sir William Henry Perkin FRS (March 12, 1838 - July 14, 1907) was an English chemist best known for his discovery, at the age of 18, of the first aniline dye, mauveine. This dye could be made from coal. Perkin also founded the aniline dye industry.
He was Hung for treason
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The Phoenicians were the first to create purple dye, and became quite famous for it in the ancient world.
he discovered the first hair dye and sunscreen :P