William Henry Perkin

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:advocated_for gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:University_College_London
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Perkin-Elmer_Corporation
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Royal_Medal
gptkbp:born March 12, 1838
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Henry_Bessemer
gptkbp:contributed_to chemical education
industrial chemistry
chemical innovation
gptkbp:contribution color theory
development of synthetic dyes
gptkbp:died July 14, 1907
gptkbp:discovery_year 1856
gptkbp:education gptkb:Royal_College_of_Chemistry
gptkbp:established gptkb:Perkin's_dye_works
gptkbp:famous_for mauve dye
gptkbp:field organic chemistry
gptkbp:field_of_study dye chemistry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label William Henry Perkin
gptkbp:influenced textile industry
chemical manufacturing
industrial processes
art and fashion
modern chemistry
modern synthetic chemistry
color industry
textile coloration techniques
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:August_Wilhelm_von_Hofmann
gptkbp:inspired future chemists
future innovations in dyeing
gptkbp:inspired_by natural dyes
gptkbp:invention gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:mauveine
1857
synthetic dye
gptkbp:is_recognized_for pioneering work in dyes
gptkbp:is_taught_in students in chemistry
gptkbp:known_as the father of the synthetic dye industry
gptkbp:known_for synthesis of mauveine
commercial production of dyes
commercial dye production
gptkbp:legacy founder of the dye industry
impact on synthetic materials
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_work mauveine synthesis
gptkbp:occupation industrial chemist
gptkbp:published gptkb:academic_journals
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:research_focus colorants
gptkbp:residence gptkb:London
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Sarah_Ann_Perkin
gptkbp:won_award Honorary Doctorate from University of Edinburgh
gptkbp:work_location gptkb:Royal_College_of_Chemistry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Normal_School_of_Science
gptkb:the_Normal_School_of_Science
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3