William Robert Brooks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Robert Brooks

American astronomer

Date of Birth: 11-Jun-1844

Place of Birth: Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 03-May-1921

Profession: astronomer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

William Robert Brooks (June 11, 1844 – May 3, 1921) was a British-born American astronomer, mainly noted as being one of the most prolific discoverers of new comets of all time, second only to Jean-Louis Pons.
He was born in Maidstone, England, the son of a Baptist minister who emigrated to Marion, New York.
Son of Rev.
William and Caroline (Wickings) Brooks.