John Dalton
John Dalton FRS (/ˈdɔːltən/; 5 or 6 September 1766 – 27 July 1844) was an English chemist, physicist and meteorologist. He introduced the atomic theory into chemistry. He also researched colour blindness, which he had; as a result, colour blindness is known as Daltonism in several languages.
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Dalton by Thomas Phillips, 1835 | |
| Born | 6 September 1766 Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England |
| Died | 27 July 1844 (aged 77) Manchester, Lancashire, England |
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| Awards | Royal Medal (1826) FRS (1822) |
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| Notable students | James Prescott Joule |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Jn.Dalton |
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