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James Ferguson

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James Ferguson

Birth
Moray, Scotland
Death
17 Nov 1776 (aged 66)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Astronomer. Born at Rothiemay, Banffshire, April 25, 1710, he began a career as a science teacher delivering courses on astronomy and a wide range of experimental science. In 1763, he presented to the Royal Society a projection of upcoming partial solar eclipses and was well known for his astronomical science research. His many publications include "Astronomy Explained on Newton's Principles" (1756), "Introduction to Electricity" and "Select Mechanical Exercises" (1773).
Astronomer. Born at Rothiemay, Banffshire, April 25, 1710, he began a career as a science teacher delivering courses on astronomy and a wide range of experimental science. In 1763, he presented to the Royal Society a projection of upcoming partial solar eclipses and was well known for his astronomical science research. His many publications include "Astronomy Explained on Newton's Principles" (1756), "Introduction to Electricity" and "Select Mechanical Exercises" (1773).

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  • Added: Sep 12, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12479/james-ferguson: accessed ), memorial page for James Ferguson (25 Apr 1710–17 Nov 1776), Find a Grave Memorial ID 12479, citing St. Marylebone Churchyard, Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.