Thomas Harriot Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Thomas Harriot, based on 3 World History Database records associated with England.

3 records1584–16103 events2 places

Chronological biography

1584

Roanoke Planning1584

Arts / Science · Mathematician · Mathematician and navigator · London

Provides mathematical and navigational expertise in Raleigh's colonization circle

1586

Discovery of Potatoes28 July 1586

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Plymouth

Brought over to Plymouth from Colombia

1610

Sunspots1610

Science / Astronomy

Sunspots are first observed telescopically in late 1610 by the English astronomer Thomas Harriot

Titles and roles

Mathematician · Mathematician and navigator

Record provenance

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