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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21 February 1791 Great Harwood
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30 November 1866 (aged 75) Great Harwood, Lancashire
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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