William Lassell
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 143 years ago |
| Date of birth | June 18,1799 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Bolton |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | October 5,1880 |
| Died | Maidenhead |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Maria King |
| Field | Astronomer |
| Discovered | Triton |
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| Awards | Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society |
| Royal Medal | |
| Known for | Triton |
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| Nationality | British |
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| ID | 737266 |
William Lassell Life story
William Lassell FRS FRSE FRSL FRAS was an English merchant and astronomer. He is remembered for his improvements to the reflecting telescope and his ensuing discoveries of four planetary satellites.
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