Stephen Groombridge ( 1755 - 1832 )

Birth: Goudhurst, Kent, England (07 January 1755) Death: Blackheath, London (30 March 1832) Burial: Goudhurst, Kent Research Field: Astronomy Career: Apprenticed to a linen draper, West Smithfield, London; succeeded to the business; West India merchant; built a small observatory at his house, Goudhurst; undertook a catalogue of stars and made 50,000 observations Membership: Fellow Election Date: 27/02/1812.