William Henry Perkin

Sir William Henry Perkin, FRS (12 March 1838 – 14 July 1907) was an English chemist best known for his accidental discovery, at the age of 18, of the first aniline dye, mauveine. He was a member of the Royal Society and was awarded with the Royal Medal and the Davy Medal.

Quotes

 * When I look back on my life and consider all the way I have been led, above all I thank God to Whom I owe everything, for all His goodness to me and ascribe to Him all the praise and honour.
 * As quoted in The chemist and druggist (1906), UBM. p. 222.