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Frederick William Levander | |
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| Born | 1839 |
| Died | 20 December 1916 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
Frederick William Levander (1839 - 1916) was a British scientist, astronomer and school teacher.
He was born in Exmouth, United Kingdom in 1839. [1]
He died on 20 December 1916 in Camden Square, London. [2]
He stated his career as a schoolmaster, being one of the Assistant Classical Masters at University College School in Gower Street from 1869 to 1872. From 1878 to 1909 he taught at HeathBrow School. [1]
He was also a freemason and participated in several Masonic associations. [1]
He started making astronomical observations in 1860 using a small telescope. [2]
He made several contributions to British astronomical journals, particularly the Journal of the British Astronomical Association. [2]
He served as editor of the British Astronomical Association journal. [3]