About William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse

William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, was an Irish engineer and astronomer. He built several giant telescopes.

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Occupation: astronomer, politician
Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom, President of the Royal Society, Lord-Lieutenant, member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: June 17, 1800
Died: October 31, 1867

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William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse

Anglo-Irish astronomer (1800-1867)

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William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, was an Irish engineer and astronomer. He built several giant telescopes.

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Occupation: astronomer, politician
Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom, President of the Royal Society, Lord-Lieutenant, member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: June 17, 1800
Died: October 31, 1867

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Maull and Polyblank via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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