Norman Lockyer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Norman Lockyer

scientist and astronomer from Britain

Date of Birth: 17-May-1836

Place of Birth: Rugby, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 16-Aug-1920

Profession: astronomer, writer, physicist, university teacher

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (17 May 1836 – 16 August 1920) was an English scientist and astronomer.
Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen, he is credited with discovering the gas helium.
Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.