Award
Fellow of the Royal Society
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1293897 · wikidata
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Edward Troughton
1753-01-01 – 1835-06-12
Life & Legacy
Edward Troughton (October 1753 – 12 June 1835) was a British instrument maker who was notable for making telescopes and other astronomical instruments.
Occupation & Career
astronomer, inventor, instrument maker, nautical instrument maker, measuring instrument maker
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Copley Medal; Groombridge Transit Circle
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Copley Medal · Fellow of the Royal Society
Employer
John Troughton · Troughton & Simms
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Society of Edinburgh · Royal Society of London
Notable Work
Groombridge Transit Circle
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Copley Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1293897 · wikidata
Notable Work
Groombridge Transit Circle
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1293897 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1293897 — wikidata View source
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