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Frank Watson Dyson

1868 - 1939

Born

08 January 1868

Measham, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England

Died

25/05/1939

On board ship near Cape Town, South Africa

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
06/06/1901
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
33
Occupation
Astronomer
Relationships
Parents: Watson Dyson (1837–1904), a Baptist minister, and Frances (1839–1909). Spouse: Caroline Bisset Best (1894).