Human Accomplishment: William Prout

an English chemist, physician, and natural theologian. He is remembered today mainly for what is called Prout's hypothesis.

Born

15 January 1785 Horton, Gloucestershire, England

Died

9 April 1850 (aged 65) London, England

Nationality

English

Known for

Prout's hypothesis

Fields

Chemistry Medicine

Alma mater

Edinburgh University ( M.D. ) (1811)

Awards

Copley Medal (1827)

adultbasic

Britain

era

1800+