John Frederick William Herschel, 1792–1871(Sir John Herschel)

  Astronomer , mathematician , chemist , and philosopher . Member of many learned societies. Carried out astronomical observations at the Cape of Good Hope, 1834–8. Master of the Royal Mint, 1850–5. Created baronet, 1838. FRS 1813.

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See also Correspondence, volume(s): 11,12