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William Herschel

Personal details

Nationality
Born
1738, Hanover, Electorate of Hanover
Died
1822, Slough, United Kingdom
  • hu: William Herschel
  • ru: Уильям Гершель

Professional details

Era(s)
Classical-era
Instrument(s)
oboe, pipe organ, violin

Articles

Works

  • Account of a Comet. By Mr. Herschel, F. R. S.; Communicated by Dr. Watson, Jun. of Bath, F. R. S
  • discovery of Uranus
  • Herschel wedge
  • infrared radiation

Relations

Father
Isaac Herschel
Mother
Anna Ilse Moritzen
Spouse
Mary Baldwin
Children
John Frederick William Herschel
Notable students
Caroline Herschel, John Frederick William Herschel
Doctoral advisor
Nevil Maskelyne

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