John Bird
British mathematical instrument maker · Scientists · Lived 1709 to 1776 · aged 67
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Something wrong?John Bird was a British mathematical instrument maker with an interest in astronomy who was notable for making high quality mural quadrants, octants, and sextants. Nevil Maskelyne used sextants made by Bird that had telescopes specially made by John Dollond and his son Peter.
About this person
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1709 to 1776 · aged 67
Scientists born in the 1700s 6
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