Jeremiah Dixon
British astronomer and surveyor (1733–1779) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jeremiah Dixon (27 July 1733 – 22 January 1779)[1] was an English surveyor and astronomer who is best known for his work with Charles Mason, from 1763 to 1767, in determining what was later called the Mason–Dixon line.
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Jeremiah Dixon | |
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Born | (1733-07-27)27 July 1733 |
Died | 22 January 1779(1779-01-22) (aged 45) Cockfield, County Durham, Kingdom of Great Britain |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Mason–Dixon line |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy, surveying |
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