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   Sir George Biddell Airy KCB FRS (/ ˈ ɛər i /; 27 July 1801 – 2 January 1892) was an English mathematician and astronomer, as well as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics from 1826 to 1828 and the seventh Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881.

   • Born: 27 July 1801, Alnwick, Northumberland, England

   • Nationality: British

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   Sir George Biddell Airy was an English scientist who was astronomer royal from 1835 to 1881. Airy graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1823. He became Lucasian professor of mathematics at Cambridge in 1826 and Plumian professor of astronomy and director of the Cambridge observatory in.

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   Jul 27, 2022 · On July 27, 1801, English mathematician, astronomer, and Astronomer Royal George Biddell Airy was born. His many achievements include work on planetary orbits, measuring the mean density of the Earth, a method of solution of two-dimensional problems in solid mechanics and, in his role as Astronomer Royal, establishing Greenwich as the location ...

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   • Sir George Biddell Airy KCB FRS ( / ˈɛəri /; 27 July 1801 – 2 January 1892) was an English mathematician and astronomer, as well as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics from 1826 to 1828 and the seventh Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881.

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   • Referee's report by George Biddell Airy, on a paper 'Report of observations made upon the tides in the Irish Sea, and upon the great similarity of tidal phenomena of the Irish and English Channels, and the importance of extending the experiments round the Land's End and up the English Channel.

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   What did George Biddell Airy study?

   • George Biddell Airy showed talents in mathematics very early at school and it is believed that he studied for instance arithmetic, double-entry book keeping and how to use a slide rule. He lived with his uncle for many years, who owned a large library with books on chemistry, biology, optics, as well as mechanics.

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   How did Biddell introduce Airy to Thomas Clarkson?

   • Biddell introduced Airy to his friend Thomas Clarkson, the slave trade abolitionist who lived at Playford Hall. Clarkson had an MA in mathematics from Cambridge, and examined Airy in classics and then subsequently arranged for him to be examined by a Fellow from Trinity College, Cambridge on his knowledge of mathematics.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Sir George Biddell Airy, the Astronomer Royal who expanded the Royal Observatory and designed the Airy Transit Circle telescope. Find out how he contributed to science, navigation, astronomy and eclipse expeditions.

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   Sir George Biddell Airy KCB FRS ( / ˈɛəri /; 27 July 1801 – 2 January 1892) was an English mathematician and astronomer, as well as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics from 1826 to 1828 and the seventh Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881.

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   Learn about the life and work of George Biddell Airy, a British astronomer and mathematician who was a fellow of the Royal Society. Explore his publications, correspondence, and related items on topics such as astronomy, meteorology, tides, and the state of the interior of the earth.

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    People. History. Historians, Miscellaneous: Biographies. George Biddell Airy. Airy, George Biddell. views 1,331,075 updated May 17 2018. Airy, George Biddell. ( b. Alnwick, Northumberland, England, 27 July 1801; d. Greenwich, England, 2 January 1892) astronomy.