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Alexander Parkes Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander Parkes through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Alexander Parkes, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1855–1862Years on this page

1855

Parkesine

Inventor · Birmingham · Science / Technology

Develops Parkesine, an early human-made plastic associated with Birmingham industry.

1862

International Exhibition

Inventor · London · Science / Technology

Shows Parkesine at the International Exhibition, promoting Birmingham-linked materials innovation.

Records, sources and methodology

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