David Gill
Astronomer
1843 – 1914
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Who was David Gill?
Sir David Gill FRS was a Scottish astronomer who is known for measuring astronomical distances, for astrophotography, and for geodesy. He spent much of his career in South Africa.
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- Born
- Jun 12, 1843
Aberdeen - Ethnicity
- Scottish people
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- South Africa
- Profession
- Education
- University of Aberdeen
- Marischal College
- Died
- Jan 24, 1914
London
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on July 23, 2013
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