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Charles Macintosh, Scottish chemist and the inventor of waterproof fabric (died 1843)

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Charles Macintosh

British chemist (1766–1843)

Charles Macintosh FRS was a Scottish chemist and the inventor of the modern waterproof raincoat. The Mackintosh raincoat is named after him.
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December 29

Day of the year

December 29 is the 363rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; two days remain until the end of the year.
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