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William Herschel
Sir Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, FRS, KH (German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, English: Frederick William Herschel, November 15, 1738 - August 25, 1822), was born in Hanover, Germany. He was a British astronomer and musician who made many astronomical discoveries, including Uranus. Known as the "Father of Stellar Astronomy".
- Category
- Musicians
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Hanover
- Born
- 1738-11-15
- Died
- 1822-08-15
- Wikidata
- Q14277
![Catalogue of ancient & modern coins, [including] ten gold medals awarded to [scientists and inventors] Sir William Herschel and [his son] Sir John Herschel, sold by order of the trustee; [as well as] a Queen Anne five guineas piece, 1706, after Union; [and] a Berkshire token, 1812, obv. bust of King Alfred I; [etc.] ... [10/30/1951] cover](https://archive.org/services/img/catalogueofancie00glen_79)
