John Gough (natural philosopher)

John Gough (/ɡɒf/ GOF; 17 January 1757 – 28 July 1825) was a blind English natural and experimental philosopher who is known for his own investigations as well as the influence he had on both John Dalton and William Whewell.

John Gough
Born(1757-01-15)15 January 1757
Kendal, Westmorland, England
Died28 July 1825(1825-07-28) (aged 68)
Kendal, Westmorland, England
NationalityEnglish
Scientific career
FieldsPolymath, natural philosopher
Academic advisorsJohn Slee
George Bewley
Notable studentsJohn Dalton
William Whewell
Richard Dawes
Thomas Gaskin
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