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Nevil Maskelyne
About
fifth Astronomer Royal (*1765 – †1811)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Nevil Maskelyne
- Born
- 1732-10-06
- Died
- 1811-02-09
- Occupation
- mathematician / astronomer / scientist / university teacher
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- London
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseSophia RoseFrom 1784-08-21
Family
- FatherEdmund Maskelyne
- MotherElizabeth Booth
- SiblingMargaret Clive
- SiblingEdmund Maskelyne
- SiblingWilliam Maskelyne
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
Education
- Westminster School1741 — 1748
- St Catharine's College1749 — 1750
- Trinity College1752 — 1754
- University of CambridgeUntil 1757Doctor
- Pembroke College1750 — 1752
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q450757 ↗
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