James Watt vs William Herschel

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Compare the life timelines of James Watt (1736–1819) and William Herschel (1738–1822) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 81 years, from 1738 to 1819.

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James Watt (1736–1819)

  1. — Born in Greenock, Scotland Verified
  2. — Conceived the separate condenser for the steam engine Verified
  3. — Patented his improved steam engine Verified
  4. — Entered partnership with Matthew Boulton
  5. — Died in Handsworth, near Birmingham, England Verified

William Herschel (1738–1822)

  1. — Born in Hanover, Germany Verified
  2. — Emigrated to England Verified
  3. — Appointed organist of the Octagon Chapel in Bath Verified
  4. — Discovered the planet Uranus Verified
  5. — Appointed King's Astronomer to George III Verified
  6. — Married Mary Pitt (nee Baldwin) Verified
  7. — Completed the 40-foot telescope at Slough Verified
  8. — Discovered infrared radiation Verified
  9. — Became first President of the Astronomical Society of London Verified
  10. — Died at Observatory House, Slough Verified