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


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About Norman Lockyer

  • 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.

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