George Biddell Airy ( 1801 - 1892 )

Birth: Alnwick, Northumberland, England (27 July 1801) Death: Greenwich, London (02 January 1892) Research Field: Astronomy Education: MA Career: Astronomer Royal 1836-1892 Honours: CB 1871; KCB 1872 Memberships: FRAS; Institute of France (Corresponding) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 21/01/1836 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1831; Royal Medal 1845 Lectures: Bakerian 1840 Council: VP 1848-1849; PRS 1871-1873; VP 1873-1874.