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William Ball

c1627 - 1690

Born

c. 1627

England, Europe

Died

Mamhead, Devon, England, Europe

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
22/04/1663
Fields of Interest
Astronomy
Relationships
Parents: Sir Peter Ball and Ann Cooke Siblings: sixteen, incl. Peter Ball (FRS 1663) Married: Mary Posthuma Hussey Children: five sons and one daughter

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