William Higgins, an Irish chemist, was one of the early proponents of atomic theory. Known mainly for his speculative ideas on chemical combination, William Higgins is popular for the insights his life offers into the emergence of chemistry as a... Wikipedia
Born: September 10, 1763, Sligo, Ireland
Died: June 1825 (age 61 years), Dublin, Ireland
Books: A Comparative View of the Phlogistic and Antiphlogistic Theories: With Inductions. To which is Annexed, an Analysis of the Human Calculus, with Observations on Its Origin, &c. By William Higgins, ..., The Life and Work of William Higgins, Chemist 1763: 1825, Including Reprints of a Comparative View of the Phlogistic and Antiphlogistic Theories and Observations on the Atomic Theory and Electric, An Essay On The Theory And Practice Of Bleaching: Wherein The Sulphuret Of Lime Is Recommended As A Substitute For Pot-ash. By William Higgins,, and more