John Dalton — British Scientist born on September 06, 1766, died on July 27, 1844

John Dalton FRS was an English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist. He is best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory; and his research into colour blindness, sometimes referred to as Daltonism, in his honour... (wikipedia)

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