ScienceBorn December 29, 1766

Charles Macintosh

British chemist

Born
December 29, 1766
Died
July 25, 1843 (aged 76)
Known as
chemist, inventor, engineer

Charles Macintosh FRS was a Scottish chemist and the inventor of the modern waterproof raincoat. The Mackintosh raincoat is named after him.

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