It's named after the Battle of Magenta, a battle fought in 1859 near the town of Magenta, Italy. The battle was a victory for the Franco-Sardinian army, and the brilliant new dye, also named "magenta," was discovered shortly after the battle.
It's named after the Battle of Magenta, a battle fought in 1859 near the town of Magenta, Italy. The battle was a victory for the Franco-Sardinian army, and the brilliant new dye, also named "magenta," was discovered shortly after the battle.