Sponsored Links Alexander Parkes Complete Dating History Add new Post Sponsored Links Alexander Parkes wiki Login to Edit Bio: English chemist who created the world's first plastic, which he called Parkesine. By the end of his career he held at least 66 patents on processes and products related to plastic. He served as an apprentice to brass founders.Date of Birth: 29 Dec, 1813Zodiac Sign: CapricornPlace of Birth: EnglandDied: 77 years agoDate of Death: 29 Jun, 1890Profession: Scientist Show more bio data > Alexander Parkes Latest Videos