John Canton
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 252 years ago |
Date of birth | July 31,1718 |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Born | Stroud |
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Date of died | March 22,1772 |
Died | London |
United Kingdom | |
Field | Physics |
Books | Alvar and Seraphina: Or, the Troubles of Murcia: an Historic Romance; |
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ID | 1554800 |
John Canton Life story
John Canton FRS was a British physicist. He was born in Middle Street Stroud, Gloucestershire, to a weaver, John Canton and Esther. As a schoolboy, he became the first person to determine the latitude of Stroud, whilst making a sundial.