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John Canton

John Canton

British physicist
John Canton FRS was a British physicist. He was born in Middle Street Stroud, Gloucestershire, to a weaver, John Canton and Esther. As a schoolboy, he became the first person to determine the latitude of Stroud, whilst making a sundial. Wikipedia
Born: July 31, 1718, Stroud, United Kingdom
Died: March 22, 1772 (age 53 years), London, United Kingdom
Grandchild: Henry Montucci
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