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John Russell Hind

John Russell Hind (1823–1895) was an astronomer and writer.

Also recorded as John Hind.

Overview

Born at Nottingham in 1823, died at Twickenham in 1895.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at England. Employment is recorded with Royal Observatory. Positions recorded include superintendent and President of the Royal Astronomical Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Russian Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are discoverer of asteroids.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Medal, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society and Lalande Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Russell Hind”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q310479: John Russell Hind

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