John Tyndall

Who was Tyndall?
John Tyndall was an Irish physicist in the 19th century.
What did John Tyndall do?
John Tyndall helped germ theory become accepted.
How did John Tyndall help germ theory become accepted?
Tyndall helped germ theory become accepted in 2 main ways:
  • He lectured on dust and disease by experimenting with light to show tiny microbes in the air.
  • In 1876, he delivered a speech to British doctors on Koch's discoveries about anthrax.
Scroll to the answer
Clever Lili logo

Welcome to Clever Lili!

Turbocharge your history revision with our revolutionary new app! Clever Lili is here to help you ace your exams.

GCSE/iGCSE
AQA
EDEXCEL
CIE

Ask Lili

Enhanced Learning

Quiz/Learn

AI Tutor

Study Guides

Android and iOS App

Alexa and Google Home

Ask question in Facebook Messenger

Sign Up It's free