John Dalton - Key Facts

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What was John Dalton's religious affiliation?

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He was a practicing Quaker.

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When and where was John Dalton born?

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He was born in Eaglesfield, England, on September 6, 1766.

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When and where did John Dalton die?

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He died in Manchester, England, on July 27, 1844.

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What degree did John Dalton receive from Oxford and when?

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He received a doctor’s degree from Oxford in 1832.

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What unique issue did John Dalton face when presented to King William IV?

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He would not wear proper court dress to see the King, but his Oxford robes would do. However, there was a problem with the Oxford robes since they were scarlet and Quakers could not wear scarlet. Dalton, being colorblind to red, announced he could not see scarlet and received his doctorate in scarlet robes.

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What significant scientific theory did John Dalton state in 1803?

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He stated his Atomic Theory.

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What system did John Dalton devise for representing chemical elements?

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He devised a system of pictures to represent chemical elements.

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What did John Dalton incorrectly believe about the chemical formula for water?

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He thought that the chemical formula for water was HO.

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What was the cause of John Dalton's death?

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He died from lead poisoning due to drinking ale drawn from lead pipes.