Name: John Walker
Dates: 1781 to 1859
Field of Fame: Science
Nationality: English
Further Details: John Walker (c.1781 - 1859) was born in Stockton-on-Tees, England. He was a chemist and an inventor, in 1827 he made the first friction matches which he called 'Congreves', but which were later renamed lucifers or matches.