Alexander Parkes

Summary

Alexander Parkes is a human^[1]. Born in Birmingham^[2], he… he was born on December 29, 1813^[3]. He died in London Borough of Southwark^[4]. He died on June 29, 1890^[5]. He worked as an inventor^[6] and chemist^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Birmingham^[2], Alexander Parkes…
• Alexander Parkes passed away in London Borough of Southwark^[4].
• Alexander Parkes was born on December 29, 1813^[3].
• Alexander Parkes died on June 29, 1890^[5].
• Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery^[9].
• Alexander Parkes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[10].
• Alexander Parkes worked as an inventor^[6].
• Alexander Parkes worked as a chemist^[7].
• Alexander Parkes is recorded as male^[11].
• Alexander Parkes's instance of is recorded as human^[12].
• Alexander Parkes's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Parkes^[13].
• Alexander Parkes's family name is recorded as Parkes^[14].
• Alexander Parkes's given name is recorded as Alex^[15].
• Alexander Parkes's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[16].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Parkes's place of birth was Birmingham^[2]. He was born on December 29, 1813^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor^[6] and chemist^[7].

Death and Burial

Alexander Parkes died on June 29, 1890^[5]. He passed away in London Borough of Southwark^[4]. He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Parkes include Parkesina^[17], a brand name^[18].

Why It Matters

Alexander Parkes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[19]

Entities named for him include Parkesina^[17], a brand name^[18].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Parkes born?

Alexander Parkes's place of birth was Birmingham^[2].

Where did Alexander Parkes die?

Alexander Parkes died in London Borough of Southwark^[4].

What did Alexander Parkes do for work?

Alexander Parkes worked as inventor^[6] and chemist^[7].