Moore, Jonas (1627-79)

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Nov 2000

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"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 3875. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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History And Archaeoastronomy, Biographies

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Born in Whitelee in Pendle Forest, Lancashire, became mathematics tutor to the Duke of York, brother of the future King Charles II, but lost this job through court intrigue; lived in London as a teacher of mathematics, and as a successful surveyor. He published text-books, and became Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, when he was knighted. His own career was thus more worthy than brilliant. W...

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