David Gill
Astronomer
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Sir David Gill KCB FRS FRSE FRAS was a Scottish astronomer who is known for measuring astronomical distances, for astrophotography and geodesy. He spent much of his career in South Africa. Wikipedia
Born: June 12, 1843, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Died: January 24, 1914 (age 70 years), London, United Kingdom
Education: Marischal College and University of Aberdeen
Resting place: Aberdeen