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Charles Tennant

1768-05-03 – 1838-10-01

Portrait of Charles Tennant
Photograph of a portrait of Charles Tennant (1768-1838) artist unknownCredit: Wikimedia Commons

Life & Legacy

Charles Tennant (3 May 1768 – 1 October 1838) was a Scottish chemist and industrialist. He discovered bleaching powder and founded an industrial dynasty.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, chemist

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q346230 — wikidata View source

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