John Goodricke ( 1764 - 1786 )

Birth: Groningen, Netherlands (17 September 1764) Death: York, Yorkshire (20 April 1786) Burial: Family vault at Hunsingore, Yorkshire Research Field: Astronomy Career: Discovered the period and law of Algol's changes (at age 18) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 6/04/1786 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1783.