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12 de jun. de 2024 · Purchased from Simon Finch on the Edwin J. Beinecke Book Fund, 2009., This archive was given by Harold Acton to his only godson, the Hon. Martin Parsons (1938 - ), younger son of Michael Parsons, sixth Earl of Rosse (1906-1979).
19 de jun. de 2024 · Birr Castle, Co Offaly, houses many precious plant specimens, and formed a lifelong connection between Dr Hu Hsen-Hsu and Michael Parsons, the sixth Earl of Rosse. The Hon. Desmond...
13 de jun. de 2024 · William Parsons, 3rd earl of Rosse (born June 17, 1800, York, England—died October 31, 1867, Monkstown, County Dublin, Ireland) was an Irish astronomer and builder of the largest reflecting telescope, the “ Leviathan,” of the 19th century. In 1821 Parsons was elected to the House of Commons.
Hace 4 días · Burlington House, in 1811, was tenanted by the Earl of Harrington, who gave there a grand ball. Under the Regency and in the reign of George IV., the mansion became occasionally the rallying-point of the Liberal party.
Hace 3 días · Bourke, Richard Southwell, styled Lord Naas 1849-67 (succ. as 6th Earl of Mayo 12 Aug. 1867), Bourne see Sturges Bourne Bouverie see Pleydell Bouverie ... Michael, Farncomb, Thomas, Farrer, William James, ... Rosse, Earl of see Parsons, William Rosslyn, Earl of see St. Clair Erskine Rothery, ...
17 de jun. de 2024 · In 1839 Rosse built a 36-inch (91-cm) reflecting telescope, with the mirror made of polished metal, and then, in 1845, the 72-inch (183-cm) “Leviathan of Parsonstown.” That year, using this gigantic instrument, Rosse observed and sketched the spiral form of the nebula known as Messier 51.
31 de may. de 2024 · As the Earl of Bucklebury, Michael Middleton will embrace a heightened sense of responsibility within the aristocracy. This new role presents opportunities to champion charitable causes close to his heart, advocating for societal betterment and impacting the lives of those in need positively.
