Charles Macintosh
Charles Macintosh FRS (29 December 1766 – 25 July 1843) was a Scottish chemist and the inventor of the modern waterproof raincoat. The Mackintosh raincoat (the variant spelling is now standard) is named after him.
Charles Macintosh | |
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Portrait of Macintosh by John Graham-Gilbert | |
| Born | 29 December 1766 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 25 July 1843 (aged 76) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Significant advance | Invented the waterproof raincoat in 1824 |
The grave of Charles Macintosh, Glasgow Cathedral (left). Provost Anderson's tomb, Glasgow Cathedral (right): Macintosh is listed on the right as his great grandson.
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