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William Huggins

William Huggins (1824–1910) was a British astronomer, physicist and astrophysicist.

Also recorded as Sir William Huggins.

William Huggins in brief

Born
1824
Died
1910
Known for
astronomer, physicist, astrophysicist and photographer
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1824, died at London in 1910.

In detail

William Huggins studied at City of London School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is astronomy, astrophysics and spectroscopy.

Positions recorded include President of the Royal Society and President of the Royal Astronomical Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Henry Draper Medal and Copley Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Huggins”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q160681: William Huggins

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