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Dalton, John

John Dalton, the son of a Quaker weaver, was born 6th September 1766, at Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, Cumbria, and died 27th July 1844, at Manchester.

He was a British chemist and physicist who developed the atomic theory of matter and hence is known as one of the fathers of modern physical science.

Sites in Dalton, John

John Dalton
Detailed biography of Dalton from the Salt Lake Community College. Contains pictures of his home at Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, Cumbria.
My Brother John
A 'biography' of John Dalton, by his 'brother', from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation 1992 Summer Institute.
John Dalton
Comprehensive biography of the life of John Dalton, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
John Dalton
Biography of Dalton, detailing his relationship with Manchester. One of the scientists in the 'Manchester Celebrities Science and Discovery' section of 'Manchester 2002'.
Dalton's Law
Offers details information on the scientist's contribution to the field, with a special focus on his law of "Partial Pressures."

cross references

Science : Chemistry : History Science : Chemistry : History
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