About John Elton

John Elton was an English sea captain, shipbuilder and merchant best known for inventing Elton's quadrant and serving the shah of Iran, Nader Shah.

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John Elton

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John Elton was an English sea captain, shipbuilder and merchant best known for inventing Elton's quadrant and serving the shah of Iran, Nader Shah.

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United Kingdom, Afsharid Iran

Died

1751

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