John Bevis
English doctor
John Bevis was an English doctor, electrical researcher and astronomer. He is best known for discovering the Crab Nebula in 1731. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, being awarded his B.A. in 1715 and his M.A. in 1718. Wikipedia
Born: November 10, 1695, Old Sarum, Salisbury, United Kingdom
Died: November 6, 1771 (age 75 years)
Nationality: English