William Herschel

Frederick William Herschel was a German–British astronomer and composer. He frequently collaborated with his younger sister and fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel. Born in the Electorate of Hanover, he followed his father into the military band of Hanover, before emigrating to Britain in 1757 at the age of 19.

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Who was born first?

• William Herschel and Thomas Abbt were born the same year
• William Herschel was born 1 year before Johann Beckmann
• William Herschel was born 1 year after Antoine-Augustin Parmentier
• William Herschel was born 1 year after Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau
• William Herschel was born 2 years before Horace Bénédict de Saussure

Timeline

1. Antoine-Augustin ParmentierAugust 12, 1737 – December 17, 1813
2. Louis-Bernard Guyton de MorveauJanuary 4, 1737 – January 2, 1816
3. Thomas AbbtNovember 25, 1738 – November 3, 1766
4. William Herschel (this page)November 15, 1738 – August 25, 1822
5. Johann BeckmannJune 4, 1739 – February 3, 1811
6. Horace Bénédict de SaussureFebruary 17, 1740 – January 22, 1799

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