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Charles Tennant
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This article is about the Scottish industrialist. For his grandson, see Sir Charles Tennant, 1st Baronet. For the English landowner and politician, see Charles Tennant (politician).
Charles Tennant (3 May 1768 – 1 October 1838) was a Scottish chemist and industrialist. He discovered bleaching powder and founded an industrial dynasty.
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Born | 3 May 1768 |
Died | 1 October 1838(1838-10-01) (aged 70) |
Occupation(s) | Businessperson, chemist, industrialist |
Parent(s) | John Tennant Margaret McClure |
Family | Tennant |
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