1900

George James Symons

Categories: Science

Pioneer in the scientific study of rainfall. Born 28 Queen's Row, Pimlico. Founder of the British Rainfall Organization. Twice president of the Royal Meteorological Society. Died at home, 62 Camden Square.

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Here from 1868 to 1900 lived George James Symons FRS, pioneer in the scientif...

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Will Hay

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Person, Cinema, Science, Theatre, Australia, New Zealand, USA

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International Desalination Association

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Person, History, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Science, USA

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Fred Hoyle

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