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Thomas Romney Robinson

British astronomer (1792–1882)

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Lived 1792–1882, aged 90
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    1792–1882
    Aged 90
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Updated 2026-06-29

John Thomas Romney Robinson, usually referred to as Thomas Romney Robinson, was an Irish astronomer. He was the director of the Armagh Observatory, one of the chief astronomical observatories in the UK of its time. He is remembered as inventor of the 4-cup anemometer.

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