James Ferguson (Scottish astronomer)

John Fothergill
John Fothergill
Born	25 April 1710; Scotland, Great Britain
Died	17 November 1776 (aged 66); London, England, Great Britain

James Ferguson (25 April 1710 – 17 November 1776) was a Scottish astronomer.^[1] He is known as the inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, as a striking instance of self education and as an itinerant lecturer.

^ "Ferguson, James (1710-1776)" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.

[1] "Ferguson, James (1710-1776)" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.

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John Fothergill

Born	25 April 1710 Scotland, Great Britain
Died	17 November 1776(1776-11-17) (aged 66) London, England, Great Britain