later interpreted this gain in terms of a reaction with a gaseous material (oxygen) in the air. See Holmyard and others for critiques of Mayow's work and comparisons to modern chemical thought. Honours Fellow of the Royal Society (1678) Notes Further reading – The above originally was published in 1674. – See especially chapters 7–9 on Mayow's life, work, and influence. 1643 births 1679 deaths Scientists from Cornwall People from Looe Alumni of Wadham College, Oxford English chemists English physiologists Fellows of the Royal Society