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Thomas Harriot, English astronomer, mathematician, and ethnographer (born 1560)

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Thomas Harriot

English astronomer, mathematician, ethnographer and translator

Thomas Harriot, also spelled Harriott, Hariot or Heriot, was an English astronomer, mathematician, ethnographer and translator to whom the theory of refraction is attributed. Thomas Harriot was also recognized for his contributions in navigational techniques, working closely…
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July 2

Day of the year

July 2 is the 183rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 182 days remain until the end of the year.
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