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James Gall

British priest (1808-1895) · Scientists · Died at 87

James Gall was a Scottish clergyman who founded the Carrubbers Close Mission. He was also a cartographer, publisher, sculptor, astronomer and author. In cartography he gives his name to three different map projections: Gall stereographic; Gall isographic; and Gall orthographic.

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1808 to 1895 · aged 87