Richard van der Riet Woolley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Richard van der Riet Woolley

British astronomer royal

Date of Birth: 24-Apr-1906

Place of Birth: Weymouth, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Dec-1986

Profession: astronomer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Richard van der Riet Woolley

  • Sir Richard van der Riet Woolley OBE FRS (24 April 1906 – 24 December 1986) was an English astronomer who became Astronomer Royal.
  • His mother's maiden name was Van der Riet.

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