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Alexander Ross Clarke

British geodesist (1828-1914) · Died at 85

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Alexander Ross Clarke FRS FRSE (1828-1914) was a British geodesist, primarily remembered for his calculation of the Principal Triangulation of Britain (1858), the calculation of the Figure of the Earth and one of the most important text books of Geodesy (1880).

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Clarke at 22Clarke at 22Clarke with daughtersClarke with daughtersThe principal triangulation mesh over Britain, 1860.The principal triangulation mesh over Britain, 1860.A perspective projection showing the meridian arcs used in computing the figure of the Earth, 1860.A perspective projection showing the meridian arcs used in computing the figure of the Earth, 1860.Principal lines of spirit levelling in England, 1860Principal lines of spirit levelling in England, 1860

Awards

Royal Medal1887
Fellow of the Royal Society

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Alexander Ross Clarke FRS FRSE (1828-1914) was a British geodesist, primarily remembered for his calculation of the Principal Triangulation of Britain (1858), the calculation of the Figure of the Earth and one of the most important text books of Geodesy (1880). He was a military officer of the Royal Engineers employed on the Ordnance Survey, attaining the rank of colonel.

Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1828 to 1914 · aged 85

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