John F. Herschel
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 154 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 7,1792 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Slough |
| United Kingdom | |
| Died | Hawkhurst |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | May 11,1871 |
| Discovered | NGC 7289 |
| Children | Sir William Herschel, 2nd Baronet |
| Parents | William Herschel |
| Mary Baldwin | |
| Spouse | Margaret Brodie Stewart |
| Full name | John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet |
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| ID | 3911307 |
John F. Herschel Life story
Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet KH FRS was an English polymath active as a mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor, experimental photographer who invented the blueprint and did botanical work. Herschel originated the use of the Julian day system in astronomy.