John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley
The Lord Wrottesley | |
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| Born | 5 August 1798 near Wolverhampton |
| Died | 27 October 1867 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | British |
| Awards | Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1839) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | astronomy |
| 28th President of the Royal Society | |
| In office 1854–1858 | |
| Preceded by | William Parsons |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Collins Brodie |
John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley FRS FRAS (5 August 1798 – 27 October 1867) was an English astronomer.