William Roy British Scientist
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| First Name |
William
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| Last Name |
Roy
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| Birthday |
4th May, 1726
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| Birthplace |
Carluke, Scotland
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| Died |
1st July, 1790
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| Place of Death |
London, England
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation |
Scientist
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Major-General William Roy FRS FSA FRSE (4 May 1726 – 1 July 1790) was a Scottish military engineer, surveyor, and antiquarian. He was an innovator who applied new scientific discoveries and newly emerging technologies to the accurate geodetic mapping of Great Britain. His masterpiece is usually referred to as Roy's Map of Scotland.
