Charles Tennant

Charles Tennant
Born3 May 1768
Laigh Corton, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died1 October 1838(1838-10-01) (aged 70)
Occupation(s)Businessperson, chemist, industrialist
Parent(s)John Tennant
Margaret McClure
FamilyTennant

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