About Charles William Adams
Lived 1840 – 1918 (aged 78). Charles William Adams was a New Zealand astronomer, surveyor and writer.
Charles William Adams (7 July 1840 – 29 October 1918) was a New Zealand surveyor, astronomer and public servant. He was born in Buckland, Tasmania, Australia on 7 July 1840.
His son, Charles Edward Adams, pursued a similar career as a university lecturer, surveyor, astronomer and seismologist. His daughter, Ella Spicer, and granddaughter, Peggy Spicer, were both painters.
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Who was Charles William Adams?
Surveyor, astronomer, public servant
When was Charles William Adams born?
Charles William Adams was born on 7 July 1840 in Tasmania, Buckland.
When did Charles William Adams die?
Charles William Adams died on 29 October 1918 in Lower Hutt.
What was Charles William Adams's occupation?
Charles William Adams was an astronomer, surveyor and writer.
What nationality was Charles William Adams?
Charles William Adams was New Zealand.
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· Wikipedia: Charles William Adams
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