Alexander Parkes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Parkes

metallurgist and inventor of the early plastic Parkesine

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1813

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 29-Jun-1890

Profession: engineer, inventor, chemist

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Alexander Parkes (29 December 1813 – 29 June 1890) was a metallurgist and inventor from Birmingham, England.
He created Parkensine, the first man-made plastic.