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Edmond Halley

1656 - 1742

Born

8 November 1656

Haggerston, St Leonard's parish, Shoreditch, London, England, Europe

Died

14 January 1742

Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
30/11/1678
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
22
Occupation
Astronomer
Relationships
Parents: Edmond Halley and Anne Halley Married: Mary Tooke

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