Thomas Jefferson vs William Herschel

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Compare the life timelines of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) and William Herschel (1738–1822) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 79 years, from 1743 to 1822.

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Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

  1. — Born in Shadwell, Virginia Verified
  2. — Drafted the Declaration of Independence, adopted by Congress Verified
  3. — Inaugurated as the third President of the United States Verified
  4. — Completed the Louisiana Purchase from France
  5. — Founded the University of Virginia
  6. — Died at Monticello, Virginia 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