Frederick William Herschel (1738 - 1822)

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Frederick William Herschel

Frederick William Herschel (German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel) was a German-born British astronomer and composer. He frequently collaborated with his younger sister and fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel (1750–1848). Born in the Electorate of Hanover, William Herschel followed his father into the military band of Hanover, before emigrating to Great Britain in 1757 at the age of nineteen.

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Date and place of birt:15 november 1738, Hannover, Germany
Date and place of death:25 august 1822, Slough, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom, Germany
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Astronomer, Composer

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