John Mercer (scientist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Mercer (scientist)
English chemist and fabric printer
Date of Birth: 21-Feb-1791
Place of Birth: Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 30-Nov-1866
Profession: chemist
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About John Mercer (scientist)
- John Mercer (21 February 1791 – 30 November 1866) was an English dye and fabric chemist and fabric printer born in Great Harwood, Lancashire.
- In 1844 he developed a process for treating cotton, mercerisation, that improves many of its qualities for use in fabrics.
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