John Flamsteed
(1646-1719), The first Royal AstronomerSitter in 8 portraits
Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, ws appointed by Charles II in 1675. He also laid the foundation stone for the first astronomical observatory at Greenwich, in the same year. Flamsteed combined his role as astronomer with that of active cleric. His catalogue of 2935 stars, the most comprehensive at that date was published posthumously in 1725. It was extremely useful to navigators when calculating land distances and estimating voyage times.
by John Simon, after Thomas Gibson
mezzotint, 1719 or after (1712)
NPG D1965
'Worthies of Britain' (Sir Isaac Newton; Edmond Halley; Nicholas Saunderson; John Flamsteed)
by Francis Kyte, published by John Bowles
mezzotint, circa 1720-1745
NPG D20158
by George Vertue, after Thomas Gibson
line engraving, 1721
NPG D31486
by George Vertue, after Thomas Gibson
line engraving, 1721 (1712)
NPG D33977
by George Vertue, after Thomas Gibson
line engraving, 1721 (1712)
NPG D7653
by George Vertue, after Thomas Gibson
engraving, 1721 (1712)
NPG D19187
by George Dawe, after Thomas Gibson
mezzotint, published 1805
NPG D1966
by George Dawe, after Thomas Gibson
mezzotint, published 1805
NPG D1967
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