Alexander Parkes | |
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| Born | 29 December 1813 Suffolk Street, Birmingham, England |
| Died | 29 June 1890 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Projects | Parkesine |
Alexander Parkes (29 December 1813 – 29 June 1890) was a metallurgist and inventor from Birmingham, England. He created Parkesine, the first man-made plastic.