Frederick William Levander

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Frederick William Levander
Born1839 (1839)
Died20 December 1916(1916-12-20) (aged 76–77)
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy

Frederick William Levander (1839 - 1916) was a British scientist, astronomer and school teacher.

Biography

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He was born in Exmouth, United Kingdom in 1839.[1]

He died on 20 December 1916 in Camden Square, London.[2]

Career

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Teaching

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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

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He was also a freemason and participated in several Masonic associations.[1]

Astronomy

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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

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References

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