John Hadley
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For other people named John Hadley, see John Hadley (disambiguation).
John Hadley (16 April 1682 ā 14 February 1744) was an English mathematician, and laid claim to the invention of the octant, two years after Thomas Godfrey claimed the same.[1]
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John Hadley | |
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Born | (1682-04-16)16 April 1682 |
Died | 14 February 1744(1744-02-14) (aged 61) |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Octant |
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