John Dalton FRS (/ˈdɔːltən/; 6 September 1766 – 27 July 1844) was an English chemist, physicist and meteorologist. He is best known for introducing the atomic theory into chemistry, and for his research into colour blindness, sometimes referred to as Daltonism in his honour.
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| Born | 6 September 1766 Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England |
| Died | 27 July 1844 (aged 77) Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Atomic theory, Law of Multiple Proportions, Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures, Daltonism |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1826) |
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| Notable students | James Prescott Joule |
| Influences | John Gough |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Jn.Dalton |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dalton
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