Frederick William Herschel (1738 - 1822)
1738-11-15Hannover, Germany1822-08-25Slough, United KingdomUnited Kingdom, Germany
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.
Date and place of birt: | 15 november 1738, Hannover, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 25 august 1822, Slough, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom, Germany |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Astronomer, Composer |