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German-born Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel moved to England as a musician and composer. He became known as William Herschel and later made a much greater mark as an astronomer. He was knighted in 1817.

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• William Herschel

  http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7071&pt=William+Herschel
  Birth, death, and burial details with information on musical and scientific pursuits, portraits, pictures of tomb, and virtual memorial from Find a Grave.

• William Herschel

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Herschel
  Article from Wikipedia including biographical details, his musical abilities and astronomical achievements.

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