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William Herschel
About
German-born British astronomer and composer (1738–1822)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Herschel
- Born
- 1738-11-15
- Died
- 1822-08-25
- Occupation
- astronomer / composer / oboist / musician / physicist / choir director
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Hanover / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Hanover
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMary BaldwinFrom 1788
Family
- FatherIsaac Herschel
- MotherAnna Ilse Moritzen
- SiblingAlexander Herschel
- SiblingCaroline Herschel
- SiblingJacob Herschel
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Instruments
- pipe organ
- oboe
- violin
Awards & Nominations
4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
Notable Works
- Account of a Comet. By Mr. Herschel, F. R. S.; Communicated by Dr. Watson, Jun. of Bath, F. R. Sscientific article published in January 1781
- discovery of Uranus
- Herschel wedgeoptical prism used in solar observation
- infrared radiationelectromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than those of visible light
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q14277 ↗
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