John Tatum (scientist)

Summary

John Tatum (1772–1858) was a British scientist and philosopher and a London silversmith by trade.[1][2]

He was the founder, in 1808, of the City Philosophical Society.[3]

He lived at 53 Dorset Street in London, and used his home to give weekly lectures and talks; some of these were attended by Michael Faraday.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Victorian Web website, Chemical Societies in Victorian London, article by Diane Josefowicz
  2. ^ Science Photo website, Faraday's notes on Tatum's lectures, 1810
  3. ^ Encyclopedia.com website, People section, Michael Faraday
  4. ^ Google Books website, Michael Faraday: A Very Short Introduction, by Frank A. J. L. James (Oxford University Press, 2010), page 26