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John Pringle Nichol

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Gender Male
Death165 years ago
Date of birth January 13,1804
Zodiac sign Capricorn
Born Scotland
United Kingdom
Date of died September 19,1859
DiedRothesay
United Kingdom
Job Writer
Astronomer
Educator
Economist
BooksThe phenomena and order of the solar system
A Cyclopædia of the Physical Sciences: Comprising Acoustics, Astronomy, Dynamics, Electricity, Heat, Hydrodynamics, Magnetism, Philosophy of Mathematics, Meteorology, Optics, Pneumatics, Statics, &c. &c
The architecture of the heavens
The Planet Neptune: An Exposition and History
Thoughts on Some Important Points Relating to the System of the World
Views of the architecture of the heavens
Memorials from Ben Rhydding - Scholar's Choice Edition
A Cyclopaedia of Physical Sciences: Comprising Acoustics, Astronomy, Dynamics, Electricity, Heat, Hydrodynamics, Magnetism, Philosophy of Mathematics, Meteorology, Optics, Pneumatics, Statics &c. &c
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John Pringle Nichol FRSE FRAS was a Scottish educator, phrenologist, astronomer and economist who did much to popularise astronomy in a manner that appealed to nineteenth century tastes.

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