Nevil Maskelyne
(1732-1811)
British astronomer and physicist
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The Rev Dr Nevil Maskelyne DD FRS FRSE (6 October 1732 – 9 February 1811) was the fifth British Astronomer Royal. He held the office from 1765 to 1811. He was the first person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth.
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6 October 1732 London, England
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9 February 1811 (aged 78) Greenwich, England
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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