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John Frederick William Herschel — Age & Birthday

Born: 7 March 1792 · Died: 11 May 1871 · Age at death: 79

How old was John Frederick William Herschel when he died?

John Frederick William Herschel died aged 79. He was born on 7 March 1792 and died on 11 May 1871.

British scientist who invented the blueprint process

Did you know?He was a pioneer of early photography who introduced the terms negative and positive to the field.

Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet (7 March 1792 – 11 May 1871) was an English polymath active as a mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor and experimental photographer who invented the blueprint and did botanical work. Herschel originated the use of the Julian day system in astronomy.

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Age at death: 79
Years since death: 155

Born: March 7, 1792 · Slough, United Kingdom
Died: May 11, 1871
Nationality: British
Known for: Science, Technology, Art

Family

Father: William Herschel
Mother: Mary Baldwin
Spouse: Lady Margaret Brodie Stewart
Children: Alexander Stewart Herschel, Amelia Herschel, Caroline Emilia Mary Herschel, Constance Anne Herschel, Francisca Herschel, Isabella Herschel, John Herschel, Julia Mary Herschel, Margaret Louisa Marshall, Maria Sophie Herschel, Matilda Rose Herschel, Sir William Herschel, 2nd Baronet

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