William Rutter Dawes [SEP] date of death
William Rutter Dawes
William Rutter Dawes (19 March 1799 – 15 February 1868) was an English astronomer.
Biography.
Dawes was born at Christ's Hospital in Horsham District of West Sussex, the son of William Dawes, also an astronomer, and Judith Rutter.
Dawes was a clergyman who made extensive measurements of double stars as well as observations of planets. He was a friend of William Lassell. He was nicknamed "eagle eye". He set up his private observatory at his home in Haddenham,
William Dawes (disambiguation)
William Dawes (1745–1799) was an American notable for his actions in the American Revolution.
William Dawes may also refer to:
- Sir William Dawes, 3rd Baronet (1671–1724), Bishop of Chester and Archbishop of York
- William Dawes (British Marines officer) (1762–1836), British Marines officer, pioneer in New South Wales and scientist
- William Rutter Dawes (1799–1868), British astronomer
- William Dawes (abolitionist), American abolitionist and fund raiser for Oberlin