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John Hadley

1682 - 1744

Born

16 April 1682

Hertfordshire, England

Died

14 February 1744

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
21/03/1717
Occupation
Scientific instrument maker
Relationships
Son of George Hadley, of East Barnet, Hertfordshire, Deputy-Lieutenant and afterwards Sheriff of Hertfordshire, and his wife, Katharine FitzJames; married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Hodges (FRS 1715); uncle of John Hadley (FRS 1758)