William Wales
1734
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1798
country of citizenship: Great Britain
native language: English
languages spoken, written or signed: English
occupation: mathematician, astronomer, explorer, pedagogue, human computer
award received: Fellow of the Royal Society
William Wales (1734? – 29 December 1798) was a British mathematician and astronomer who sailed on Captain Cook's second voyage of discovery, then became Master of the Royal Mathematical School at Christ's Hospital and a Fellow of the Royal Society. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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