Herschel family
The Herschel family is a famous Anglo-German family of astronomers who lived from the 18th to the 20th century.[1] The family originated from Pirna in Saxony which lies near Dresden.
Coat of arms of the Herschel family
Notable members
- William Herschel (1738–1822), astronomer and composer, discoverer of Uranus
- Caroline Herschel (1750–1848), astronomer and singer, sister of Sir William Herschel
- John Herschel (1792–1871), mathematician and astronomer, son of Sir William Herschel
- Alexander Stewart Herschel (1836–1907), astronomer, grandson of Sir William Herschel
- William James Herschel (1833–1917), Pioneer of fingerprinting, grandson of Sir William Herschel
- John Herschel the Younger (1837–1921), grandson of Sir William Herschel
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