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William Herschel William Herschel German-British astronomer and composer (1738–1822) For other uses, see William Herschel (disambiguation). Frederick William Herschel[1][2] KH, FRS (/ˈhɜːrʃəl/ HUR-shəl;[3] German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈhɛʁʃl̩]; 15 November 1738 – 25 August 1822) was a German-British astronomer and composer.[4] He frequently collaborated with his younger sister and fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel. Born in the Electorate of Hanover, he followed his father into the military band of Hanover, before immigrating to Britain in 1757 at the age of 19. Quick facts KH FRS, Born ... William Herschel KH FRS Portrait of William Herschel (1785) Born Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel (1738-11-15)15 November 1738 Hanover, Electorate of Hanover, Holy Roman Empire Died 25 August 1822(1822-08-25) (aged 83) Slough, England Resting…

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