John Dalton Biography and Timeline

Dalton Joins Manchester Scientific Community

John Dalton began teaching and developing scientific investigations after moving to Manchester. The development made new measurements available to physical science.

Dalton Studies Human Colour Vision

Dalton presented a study of colour perception based in part on his own visual experience. It connected industrial practice with more systematic technical investigation.

Manchester Meteorological Records Accumulate

Dalton's careful observations of weather strengthened quantitative study of atmospheric conditions. The project contributed to an expanding network of engineering expertise.

Law Of Partial Pressures Formulated

Dalton explained how gases in a mixture exert pressures independently according to their proportions. Its methods affected the scale or precision of subsequent work.

Atomic Theory Introduced In Manchester

Dalton developed the chemical atomic theory that assigned characteristic weights to different elements. The work helped transform laboratory discoveries into wider applications.

New System Of Chemical Philosophy Published

Dalton published a systematic presentation of his atomic ideas and chemical combination principles. The achievement expanded the capabilities of a major research centre.

Manchester Science Gains National Recognition

Dalton's work helped establish the city's reputation as a leading centre of experimental chemistry. Its consequences influenced later approaches to production or experimentation.

Joining The Kinks

Replaces Peter Quaife as bassist in The Kinks.

Role range: 1943-