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Norman Lockyer

British astronomer

Died when: 84 years 91 days (1010 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Norman Lockyer

Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer KCB FRS (17 May 1836 – 16 August 1920) was an English scientist and astronomer.Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen, he is credited with discovering the gas helium.

Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.


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