He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1821 .
James Thomson ( 6 February 1779 -- 27 April 1850 ) was an English industrial chemist who made a career and large reputation in calico printing .
James Thomson became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1821 .
James Thomson ( 6 February 1779 -- 27 April 1850 ) was an English industrial chemist who made a career and large reputation in calico printing .