Charles Macintosh
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Charles Macintosh Net Worth

Charles Macintosh was a Scottish chemist and inventor born on December 29, 1766. He is best known for inventing the first waterproof fabrics, which were later used to make the iconic Mackintosh raincoat. His invention revolutionized the clothing industry and made him a household name.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 29, 1766
Birth Place Scotland
Age 253 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 25, 1843 (age 76)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $9 million (2024)

About

Chemist and Inventor who created the first waterproof fabrics. His name adorned the Mackintosh raincoat.

Before Fame

He worked as a clerk while spending his free time studying chemistry.

Trivia

He helped James Beaumont Neilson commercialize the hot blast blowing of blast furnaces.

Family Life

He married Mary Fisher in 1790.

Associated With

He worked with Jean-Paul Gaultier at Hermes to bring cloth rubber into high fashion.

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