Testimonial for Nevil Maskelyne from the Mathematical and Astronomical Professors at Cambridge, 1764-10-27
Scope and Contents
The Rev. Nevil Maskelyne's testimonial from the Mathematical and Astronomical Professors at Cambridge, in favour of his abilities as a fit person to execute the office of his Majesty's Astronomer at Greenwich. Signed by Roger Long, Robert Smith, Anthony Shepherd and Edward Waring.
Dates
- Creation: 1764-10-27
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
2 page(s) (2 pp.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2016-06-13 12:34:08+00:00
Subject
- Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
- Waring, Edward, c1735 - 1798 (mathematician) (Person)
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich (Organization)
- Shepherd, Anthony, c1721 - 1796 (astronomer) (Person)
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