The old observing-room, Greenwich, late 17th century (1893). Artist: Unknown
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The old observing-room, Greenwich, late 17th century (1893). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich was founded in 1675 by King Charles II, with John Flamsteed appointed as the first Astronomer Royal. The building, with its octagonal observing room, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume III, Macmillan and Co, London, New York, 1893.
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- King Charles II: British: King of Great Britain and Ireland
People Related
- John Richard Green: British: Historian, author, artist
- Sir Christopher Wren: British: Architect, engraver
- John Flamsteed: British, English: Astronomer
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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Greenwich Greenwich
- 51 29 00 N , 000 00 00 E
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Science & Nature Technology & Innovation
Science & Nature Discovery & Exploration
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- 0580010833
- 1-626-938
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