Alexander Parkes

Inventor and chemist

Alexander Parkes was an English inventor and chemist who is credited with developing the first practical plastic, Parkesine. Born in 1813, Parkes was a prolific inventor who held numerous patents in various fields, including chemistry and engineering. He is also known for his work on the development of celluloid, a type of plastic film. Parkes was a prominent figure in the scientific community of his time and was ele...