THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John Flamsteed
English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal
John Flamsteed was born on August 29, 1646 in Denby, United Kingdom and died on January 11, 1720, aged 73.
Born
August 29, 1646
John Flamsteed died aged 73.
Died: January 11, 1720
Source:
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Denby, United Kingdom
- Professions
- astronomer, celestial cartographer
More about John Flamsteed
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- SNAC
- Find a Grave
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was John Flamsteed when they died?
John Flamsteed died aged 73.
When is John Flamsteed’s birthday?
John Flamsteed’s recorded birthday is August 29.
Where was John Flamsteed born?
John Flamsteed was born in Denby, United Kingdom.
When did John Flamsteed die?
John Flamsteed died on January 11, 1720.