Jesse Ramsden
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 223 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 6,1735 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Salterhebble |
| Halifax | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | November 5,1800 |
| Died | Brighton |
| Brighton And Hove | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Optics | |
| Nationality | British |
| English | |
| Awards | Copley Medal |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1069928 |
Jesse Ramsden Life story
Jesse Ramsden FRS FRSE was a British mathematician, astronomical and scientific instrument maker. His reputation was built on the engraving and design of dividing engines which allowed high accuracy measurements of angles and lengths in instruments.
