
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Observatory founded by Charles II in 1675 to find longitude at sea; Christopher Wren designed it.
Building1675 O.S. –
Over time
designed by
Christopher Wren
led by
John Flamsteed
patron
Charles II of England
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- Identifiers
- Wikidata Q192988
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- designed by:
- Christopher Wrensince 1675 O.S.
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- led by:
- John Flamsteedsince 1675 O.S.
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- patron:
- Charles II of Englandsince 1675 O.S.
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