Samuel Parkes
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Samuel Parkes may refer to:
- Samuel Parkes (chemist)Samuel Parkes (chemist)Samuel Parkes was a British manufacturing chemist.He published manuals of chemistry between 1806 and 1815.His work of popular science, the Chemical Catechism, includes poetical descriptions of chemical processes. Here is his description of plant respiration:Samuel Parkes Samuel Parkes (c....
(c. 1759–1825), British manufacturing chemist - Samuel Parkes (VC)Samuel Parkes (VC)Samuel Parkes VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces...
, British soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross