Lothar Meyer By MsBradley Aug 19, 1830 Birth Oct 20, 1854 studied the absorption of oxygen and carbon monoxide by blood Oct 10, 1864 published the modern theories of chemistry Nov 11, 1868 incorporated the transition metals into his table Jun 9, 1870 he released his finished periodic table Jul 17, 1870 termed the word for valence Apr 11, 1895 death