Science · Literature · 1801–1892
George Biddell Airy — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 27 July 1801 · Died: 2 January 1892 · Age at death: 90
How old was George Biddell Airy when he died?
George Biddell Airy died aged 90. He was born on 27 July 1801 and died on 2 January 1892.
Former Astronomer Royal who established the Prime Meridian at Greenwich
Did you know?He was a highly efficient administrator who famously insisted that every single piece of paper in his office was dated and filed.
Sir George Biddell Airy (27 July 1801 – 2 January 1892) was an English mathematician and astronomer, as well as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics from 1826 to 1828 and the seventh Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881.
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- Age at death
- 90
- Years since death
- 134
- Born
- July 27, 1801 · Alnwick, United Kingdom
- Died
- January 2, 1892
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science, Literature
Family
- Children
- Christabel Airy, Hilda Routh, Hubert Airy, Wilfrid Airy
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