Charles Tennant

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

This article is about the Scottish industrialist. For his grandson, see Sir Charles Tennant, 1st Baronet. For the English landowner and politician, see Charles Tennant (politician).

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
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