Frederick William Levander
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Frederick William Levander | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1839 |
| Died | 20 December 1916 (aged 76–77) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
Frederick William Levander (1839 - 1916) was a British scientist, astronomer and school teacher.
Biography
[edit | edit source]He was born in Exmouth, United Kingdom in 1839.[1]
He died on 20 December 1916 in Camden Square, London.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Teaching
[edit | edit source]He stated his career as a schoolmaster, being one of the Assistant Classical Masters at University College School in Gower Street from 1869 to 1872. From 1878 to 1909 he taught at HeathBrow School.[1]
Freemasonry
[edit | edit source]He was also a freemason and participated in several Masonic associations.[1]
Astronomy
[edit | edit source]He started making astronomical observations in 1860 using a small telescope.[2]
He made several contributions to British astronomical journals, particularly the Journal of the British Astronomical Association.[2]
He served as editor of the British Astronomical Association journal.[3]
See also
[edit | edit source]References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Frederick William Levander
- Obituary
- Henry Lebbeus Oak papers, 1884-1905
- Henry Lebbeus Oak (1844-1905) - Find a Grave...
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