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John Frederick William Herschel

Sir John Frederick William Herschel was an English polymath, mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor, and experimental photographer, who also did valuable botanical work. He was the son of Mary Baldwin and astronomer William Herschel, nephew of astronomer Caroline Herschel and the father of twelve children.

Herschel originated the use of the Julian day system in astronomy. He named seven moons of Saturn and four moons of Uranus. He made many contributions to the science of photography, and investigated colour blindness and the chemical power of ultraviolet rays.

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English polymath, mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor and photographer (*1792 – †1871)

Born 7 March 1792
Died 11 May 1871

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English polymath, mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor and photographer (*1792 – †1871)

Born 7 March 1792
Died 11 May 1871
Subjects
Astronomy, Science, Astronomie, Meteorology, Astronomers, History, Scientific expeditions, Telescopes, Correspondence, Difference equations, Double stars, Handbooks, Handbooks, manuals, Hyposulfites, Observations, Optics, Philosophy, Physical geography, Physics, Stars, Sulfur compounds, Analysis, Archives, Astronomical instruments, Atoms
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Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
People
John F. W. Herschel Sir (1792-1871), David Stanley Evans
Time
19th century

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Alternative names

  • Herschel, John F. W. Sir
  • J. F. W. Herschel
  • Herschel, J. F. W. Sir
  • Herschel, John Sir
  • Herschel, John F. W Sir
  • Herschel, John Frederick William Sir

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September 1, 2020 Edited by Charles Horn add ISNI
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