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Walter Pope
(1627–1714)
Astronomer
United Kingdom
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Walter Pope was an astronomer from the United Kingdom, best known for The wish.
Quick Facts About Walter Pope
- Born
- January 1, 1627
- Died
- January 1, 1714
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Astronomer
- Notable works
- The wish
About Walter Pope
Walter Pope was an English astronomer and poet. He was the son of Francis Pope and Jane Dod, daughter of the Puritan minister John Dod. He was born in Northamptonshire and was the half brother of John Wilkins, who would become bishop of Chester and one of the founders of the Royal Society. He was educated at Wadham College, Oxford, with a BA in 1649, MA in 1651. Until the Restoration, he worked in Wadham College.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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