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Charles Todd

Australian civil servant and astronomer (1826-1910) · Australia · Scientists · Died at 83

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Sir Charles Todd was an Australian civil servant and astronomer who worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory 1841-1847 and the Cambridge University observatory from 1847 to 1854.

A life in dates

1910Died29 January 19101893Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAward1889Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1886Master of ArtsAward1826Born7 July 1826

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Awards

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George1893
Fellow of the Royal Society1889
Master of Arts1886
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society

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Child: Gwendoline Todd

About this person

Sir Charles Todd was an Australian civil servant and astronomer who worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory 1841-1847 and the Cambridge University observatory from 1847 to 1854. He then worked on telegraphy and undersea cables until engaged by the government of South Australia as astronomical and meteorological observer, and head of the electric telegraph department.

Country
Australia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1826 to 1910 · aged 83

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