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John Pringle Nichol

British astronomer

Died when: 55 years 249 days (668 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

John Pringle Nichol

John Pringle Nichol FRSE FRAS (13 January 1804 – 19 September 1859) was a Scottish educator, phrenologist, astronomer and economist who did much to popularise astronomy in a manner that appealed to nineteenth century tastes.


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