James Ferguson (1710 - 1776)
1710-04-25Keith, United Kingdom1776-11-17Edinburgh, United KingdomUnited Kingdom, Scotland
James Ferguson
James Ferguson was a Scottish astronomer. He is known as the inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, as a striking instance of self education and as an itinerant lecturer.
Date and place of birt: | 25 april 1710, Keith, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 17 november 1776, Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom, Scotland |
Period of activity: | XVIII century |
Specialization: | Astronomer, Scientist |