British chemist who did work concerning the periodicity of elements.
Born November 26th, 1837 in Lambeth.
Died July 29th, 1898 at 60 years old in Lower Clapton.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson