Transit of Venus Expedition6 June 1761
Dixon joins Charles Mason in observing the transit of Venus from the Cape of Good Hope for international distance measurements.
Historical person
Jeremiah Dixon Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jeremiah Dixon, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
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Chronological biography
1761
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