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William Lax

William Lax FRS (1761 – 29 October 1836) was an English astronomer and mathematician who served as Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry at the University of Cambridge for 41 years.

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Known for
Remarks on a Supposed Error in the Elements of Euclid Tables to be Used with the Nautical Almanac
Alma mater
Trinity College, Cambridge
Born
1761 (1761) Ravensworth, North Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died
29 October 1836(1836-10-29) (aged 74–75) St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire, England
Fields
Astronomy, mathematics
Relatives
Andrew Amos (son-in-law)

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William Lax → 1761 (1761) Ravensworth, North Riding of Yorkshire, England
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William Lax → 29 October 1836(1836-10-29) (aged 74–75) St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire, England
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William Lax → Remarks on a Supposed Error in the Elements of Euclid Tables to be Used with the Nautical Almanac
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William Lax → University of Cambridge Board of Longitude Fellow of the Royal Society

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William LaxDied29 October 1836(1836-10-29) (aged 74–75) St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire, England1.00infobox
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William LaxKnown forRemarks on a Supposed Error in the Elements of Euclid Tables to be Used with the Nautical Almanac1.00infobox
William LaxRelativesAndrew Amos (son-in-law)1.00infobox
William LaxWorkplacesUniversity of Cambridge Board of Longitude Fellow of the Royal Society1.00infobox
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