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David Gill

British astronomer

Died when: 70 years 226 days (847 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

David Gill

Sir David Gill KCB FRS FRSE FRAS (12 June 1843 – 24 January 1914) was a Scottish astronomer who was known for measuring astronomical distances, for astrophotography, and for geodesy.

He spent much of his career in South Africa.


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