Herschel, William 1738 - 1822

1738-1822, musician and astronomer, German born; naturalised British

Emigrated from Hanover, Germany, career as musician with interest in astronomy. Discoverer of the planet Uranus, appointed royal astronomer by King George III, moved from Bath to Windsor to fulfil royal duties. Builder of large reflecting telescopes, died Windsor. Awarded the Royal Guelphic Order - often styled, incorrectly, Sir William Herschel