Nevil Maskelyne, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nevil Maskelyne

fifth Astronomer Royal, 1765 – 1811

Date of Birth: 06-Oct-1732

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 09-Feb-1811

Profession: astronomer, mathematician

Zodiac Sign: Libra

The Rev Dr Nevil Maskelyne DD FRS FRSE (6 October 1732 – 9 February 1811) was the fifth British Astronomer Royal.
He held the office from 1765 to 1811.
He was the first person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth.