Henry Kater ( 1777 - 1835 )

Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (16 April 1777) Death: His residence, York House, Regent's Park, London (26 April 1835) Burial: Vault in the catacombs of St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings Profession: Soldier Research Field: Geodesy Career: Was in business; Ensign, 12th Foot and went to Madras (1799); Assistant to William Lambton (FRS 1817); made important pendulum and telescopical experiments Membership: Fellow Election Date: 15/12/1814 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1817 Lectures: Bakerian 1820 Council: Treas 1827-1830; VP 1826-1830.