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  1. John Dalton - Wikipedia

    Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1822 and awarded its Royal Medal in 1826, Dalton became the first British scientist to develop a quantitative atomic theory and one of the key figures in the …

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

    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 element had its …

  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 weights and …

  4. 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 tenets of this …

  5. 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.

  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 chemical …

  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 particles, …

  8. Home - Dalton State

    Oct 29, 2025 · Dalton State–Georgia’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution–has earned the Seal of Excelencia for its emphasis on student success. From health and wellness programs to scholarships …

  9. John Dalton - Atomic Theory, Discovery & Experiments

    Apr 2, 2014 · Chemist John Dalton is credited with pioneering modern atomic theory. He was also the first to study color blindness.

  10. 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 League and …