- Born
- November 15, 1738
- Died
- August 15, 1822 (aged 83)
- Known as
- astronomer, composer, oboist, musician, physicist
Frederick William Herschel was a German–British astronomer and composer. He frequently collaborated with his younger sister and fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel. Born in the Electorate of Hanover, he followed his father into the military band of Hanover, before emigrating to Britain in 1757 at the age of 19.
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