The Match

By Hayden Gilbert

  • Discovery of phosphorus

    Discovery of phosphorus
    A German alchemist named Hennig Brand discovered the phosphorus by accident.

  • Invention of the match!

    Invention of the match!
    Robert Boyle invented the first match with sulfer and phosphorus.
    Although it was not usable at that time.

  • The first match.

    The first match.
    John Walker invented the first friction match using antimony sulfide, potassium chlorate, gum, and starch.

  • The fisrt pack of matches where sold.

    The fisrt pack of matches where sold.
    Walker made little money from his invention.

  • The invention of the non-toxic match.

    The invention of the non-toxic match.
    The non-toxic French formula for matches was finally adapted to work in the North-American climate, and matches continue to be a cheap, safe, fast way to start fires even today.