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Richard van der Riet Woolley

British astronomer royal (1906–1986)

Born: April 24, 1906 (1906) · Weymouth
Died: December 24, 1986 (1986) · Somerset West
Age at death: 80 years
Nationality United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation astronomer
Field of work solar astronomy
Education University of Cape Town, Gonville and Caius College, Allhallows College
Employer Cambridge Observatory
Position held Astronomer Royal
Gender male

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