William Lassell
English merchant and astronomer (1799–1880).
The record
William Lassell was an English merchant and astronomer. Born on 18 June 1799 in Bolton, Lassell died on 5 October 1880 in Maidenhead at the age of 81.
Positions held include President of the Royal Astronomical Society (1870–1872). Honours include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Royal Medal and Fellow of the Royal Society, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 59 languages, William Lassell is No. 40,850 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 June 1799, Bolton
- Died
- 5 October 1880, Maidenhead (aged 81)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Astronomer, physicist, merchant
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 59
Did you know
Was 71 when first president of the Royal Astronomical Society (1870).
Lived to 81.
Shares a birthday with Paul McCartney and Lech Kaczyński.
One of 19 people in the Index born in Bolton, with Thomas Cole.
Has a Wikipedia article in 59 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1870–1872President of the Royal Astronomical Society
Honours and works
Awards
- Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society1849
- Royal Medal1858
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
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