Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Charles Mason Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles Mason through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Charles Mason, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1761–1761Years on this page

1761

Transit of Venus Expedition

Cape of Good Hope · Science / Astronomy

Mason observes the transit of Venus from the Cape of Good Hope after wartime conditions disrupt the expedition's original destination.

Records, sources and methodology

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