Collection

Alexander Parkes 1813 - 1890

occupation:
Chemist,
Inventor
Nationality:
British; English
born in:
Birmingham, Borough of Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

1813-1890 chemist; inventor, British; English

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