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  1. John Dalton - Wikipedia

    John Dalton FRS (/ ˈdɔːltən /; 5 or 6 September 1766 – 27 July 1844) was an English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist whose work laid the foundations of modern atomic theory and …

  2. John Dalton | Biography, Discoveries, Atomic Model, & Facts

    Nov 28, 2025 · John Dalton, English meteorologist and chemist, a pioneer in the development of modern atomic theory. His theory was notable for, among other things, positing that each …

  3. John Dalton - Science History Institute

    Although a schoolteacher, a meteorologist, and an expert on color blindness, John Dalton is best known for his pioneering theory of atomism. He also developed methods to calculate atomic …

  4. John Dalton: Biography

    Dalton's most significant contribution to science was his development of modern atomic theory. In 1803, he proposed that all matter is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms.

  5. 4.6: Dalton's Atomic Theory - Chemistry LibreTexts

    From his own experiments and observations, as well as the work of his peers, Dalton proposed a new theory of the atom. This later became known as Dalton's atomic theory. The general …

  6. John Dalton - New World Encyclopedia

    Dalton is best known for his formulation of the atomic theory, which clarified our understanding of how atoms combine to form compounds, and how atoms may form new combinations during …

  7. Dalton’s Atomic Theory: Definition, Statement, and Postulates

    In 1804, English chemist and physicist John Dalton introduced an atomic model to understand the composition of matter. According to this theory, all compounds are made of indivisible …

  8. Dalton Daily Citizen

    Oct 22, 2025 · Trove of old Penland letters advocated for Carters Dam: Dalton attorney Mitchell helped moved project forward Twenty years before the construction of Carters Dam began in …

  9. Dalton School - Wikipedia

    The Dalton School, originally the Children's University School, [3] is a private, coeducational college preparatory school in New York City and a member of both the Ivy Preparatory School …

  10. John Dalton - Atomic Theory, Chemistry, Physics | Britannica

    Nov 28, 2025 · By far Dalton’s most influential work in chemistry was his atomic theory. Attempts to trace precisely how Dalton developed this theory have proved futile; even Dalton’s own …