Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719

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Birth 1646-08-19
Death 1719-12-31
Britons,
English,

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First astronomer royal.

From the description of Autograph document signed : to the Office of Ordnance, 1715 Jun. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270512435

From the description of Receipt signed : Greenwich, ordering payment to Henry Howell, 1693 Jun. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270538667

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