John Flamsteed
John Flamsteed was the first Astronomer Royal, appointed by King Charles II in 1675. He played a pivotal role in the development of accurate astronomical charts and the establishment of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, where he worked on determining the position of celestial bodies and contributing to the field of navigation.
Born on Aug 19, 1646 (378 years old)
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John Flamsteed was the first official astronomer royal, developing standards for time and navigation.
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