In 1801 Dalton gave lectures …show more content…
Funny because his graduation gown was red, a color he could not see. In 1834 Dalton was offered another degree but this time for Doctorate of Laws, by Edinburgh University. Also during the year 1834, a statue was made in honor of the revolutionary chemist, Dalton. In 1837, Dalton had his first stoke causing him to have trouble with his speech for a year. After suffering a second stoke, John Dalton died peacefully on the evening of July 26, 1844 making him 78 years old. A reported 40,000 people showed up to the procession, honoring his dedication to