Caroline Herschel vs J. M. W. Turner
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Compare the life timelines of Caroline Herschel (1750–1848) and J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 73 years, from 1775 to 1848.
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Caroline Herschel (1750–1848)
- — Born in Hanover, Germany Verified
- — Moved to Bath, England, to join her brother William Verified
- — Career as a soprano in Bath Verified
- — Became William Herschel's astronomical assistant Verified
- — Discovered her first comet Verified
- — Granted a royal salary as assistant astronomer Verified
- — Published her Catalogue of Stars with the Royal Society Verified
- — Returned to Hanover after William's death Verified
- — Awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society Verified
- — Died in Hanover at the age of 97 Verified
J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851)
- — Born in Covent Garden, London Verified
- — Admitted to the Royal Academy Schools Verified
- — Exhibited his first oil painting, Fishermen at Sea Verified
- — Elected a full Royal Academician Verified
- — First tour of continental Europe Verified
- — Appointed Professor of Perspective at the Royal Academy Verified
- — First journey to Italy Verified
- — Exhibited The Fighting Temeraire Verified
- — Exhibited Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway Verified
- — Died in Chelsea, London Verified