About
Most remember him as the 5th Astronomer Royal, a role he served from 1765 to 1811.
Before fame
In 1754, he matriculated from St Catharine's College, Cambridge.
Trivia
In 1775, he obtained the Copley Medal--a highly prestigious honor.
Family life
He was born in London, England.
Associated with
He and acclaimed author Virginia Woolf were both born in London.
