William Huggins

Astronomer

1824 – 1910

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Who was William Huggins?

Sir William Huggins, OM, KCB, FRS was an English astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astronomical spectroscopy together with his wife Margaret Lindsay Huggins.

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Born
Feb 7, 1824
Cornhill, London
Also known as
  • Sir William Huggins
Spouses
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • City of London School
Died
May 12, 1910
London
Resting place
Golders Green

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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