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>Frederick William Herschel
Born:15 November 1738
Birthplace:Germany
Died: 25 August-1822
Location of death: Slough, Buckinghamshire, England
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, St. Laurence Churchyard, Upton, Berkshire, England
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: astronomer
Nationality: England
Executive summary: Mapped heavens, discovered Uranus