Charles Macintosh ( 1766 - 1843 )

Birth: Glasgow, Scotland (29 December 1766) Death: Dunchattan, near Glasgow (25 July 1843) Profession: Chemist Career: Placed in counting house, but devoted himself to chemistry; began commercial manufacture of chemicals (c 1787); started first alum works in Scotland (1797); patented his method for waterproofing fabrics (1823), hence 'Mackintosh' coat Membership: Fellow Election Date: 29/04/1824.