1811

Nevil Maskelyne

Categories: Science

Fifth British Astronomer Royal, 1765 - 1811. First person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth. Created The Nautical Almanac.

Born London and initially became a Church of England minister. Died Greenwich.

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Nevil Maskelyne

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