Edmond Halley1720
Succeeds Flamsteed as Astronomer Royal at Greenwich.
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Succeeds Flamsteed as Astronomer Royal at Greenwich.
Becomes Astronomer Royal and promotes Greenwich observations.
Takes charge of Greenwich Observatory after Maskelyne.
Becomes Astronomer Royal and modernizes Greenwich observations.
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