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Dalton (JOHN an English chemist born)

JOHN, an English chemist; born in Eaglesfield, Sept. 6, 1766. After teaching for 12 years at Kendal, in 1793 his reputation as a mathematician won for him the chair of mathematics at the New College, Manchester. Here he continued to reside (though the college was removed in 1799), publishing from year to year valuable essays and papers on scientific subjects, while he also lectured in London, and visited Paris. In 1808 he announced ("New System of Chemical Philosophy") his atomic theory of chemical action, the discovery of which spread his fame over Europe. Various academic and other honors were bestowed upon him, and in 1833 he received a pension. He died July 27, 1844. in 1903