Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Frederick Denning Biography and Timeline

Follow William Frederick Denning through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

William Frederick Denning, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1878–1879Years on this page

1878

Great Red Spot Tracking

Astronomer · Bristol · Science / Astronomy

Begins systematic observations of Jupiter's Great Red Spot and its changing longitude.

Role range: 1848-1931

1879

Jupiter Rotation

Astronomer · Bristol · Science / Astronomy

Uses atmospheric markings to refine estimates of Jupiter's rotation.

Role range: 1848-1931

Records, sources and methodology

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