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Warren De la Rue

Warren De la Rue (1815–1889) was an astronomer, chemist and photographer.

Also recorded as Warren De La Rue.

Warren De la Rue in brief

Born
1815
Died
1889
Known for
astronomer, chemist, photographer, lens designer and naturalist
Place of birth
Guernsey
Contents

Overview

Born at Guernsey in 1815, died at London in 1889.

In detail

Warren De la Rue studied at Collège Sainte-Barbe. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include President of the Royal Astronomical Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences.

Work by Warren De la Rue is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, J. Paul Getty Museum and Photography Collection.

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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    “Warren De la Rue”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q472095: Warren De la Rue

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