William Pearson
English schoolmaster and astronomer
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, William Pearson was an English schoolmaster, astronomer, and a founder of the Astronomical Society of London. He authored Practical Astronomy . Biography William Pearson was born at Whitbeck in Cumberland on 23 April 1767. After graduating from Hawkshead Grammar School near to Lake Windermere, Westmorland, Pearson began his career as a schoolmaster at Hawkshead. After which, moving to Lincoln as undermaster of the Free Grammar School. Through Pearson's interest in astronomy, Pearson constructed an astronomical clock and an orrery, which was probably used for public lectures. Although enrolled at Cambridge University, he does not appear to have earned a degree. He was admitted as a sizar at Clare College in 1793, but may not have gained residence.
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