John Herschel
English polymath, mathematician, astronomer
ποΈMarch 7, 1792 - May 11, 1871
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πBiography
John Herschel was an English polymath, mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor, and experimental photographer who invented the blueprint.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Coined the term 'photography'
- β¦Published comprehensive astronomical catalogues
π¬Famous Quotes
"Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.
"The grand, and indeed only character of truth, is its capability of enduring the test of universal experience.
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