About Harry Edwin Wood
Lived 1881 – 1946 (aged 65). Harry Edwin Wood was a South African astronomer and non-fiction writer.
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birth_place = Manchester, United Kingdom
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death_place = Mortimer, near Cradock, South Africa
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education = University of Manchester
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known_for = First 24-hour weather forecasts in South Africa, 12 numbered asteroids
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spouse = Mary Ethel Greengrass
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field = Astronomy
workplaces = In 1909, he married Mary Ethel Greengrass, also a physics graduate of Manchester University. Wood served as the observatory's director from 1928 to 1941, succeeding Robert Innes. He also served as the president of the Astronomical Society of South Africa from 1929 to 1930.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Edwin Wood?
English astronomer (1881-1946)
When was Harry Edwin Wood born?
Harry Edwin Wood was born on 3 February 1881 in Manchester.
When did Harry Edwin Wood die?
Harry Edwin Wood died on 27 February 1946 in Cradock.
What was Harry Edwin Wood's occupation?
Harry Edwin Wood was an astronomer and non-fiction writer.
What nationality was Harry Edwin Wood?
Harry Edwin Wood was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Edwin Wood. https://biography.guide/harry-edwin-wood/
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