Edward Sabine
Irish polymath: Astronomer, geophysicist, and pioneer of global magnetic observation.
Chronology: 1788-10-14 – 1883-06-26
Origins & Early Life
Sir Edward Sabine (; 14 October 1788 – 26 June 1883) was an Irish physicist, geodesist,astronomer, geophysicist, ornithologist, polar explorer, soldier, and the 30th president of the Royal Society. He led the effort to establish a system of magnetic observatories in various parts of British territory all over the globe. Much of his life was devoted to their direction and to analysing their observations. Other research focused on the birds of Greenland, ocean temperatures, the Gulf Stream, barometric measurement of heights, arc of the meridian, glacial transport of rocks, the volcanoes of the Hawaiian Islands and various points of meteorology.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
== Early life == Edward Sabine was born 14 October 1788 in Great Britain St. (Parnell St.), Dublin. His father, Joseph Sabine, was a member of a prominent Anglo-Irish family who was visiting his Irish relatives at the time of his son's birth. The family connections with Ireland can be traced back to the 17th century. His mother, Sarah Hunt was the daughter of Rowland Hunt of Shropshire.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
His Great Grandfather was also named Joseph Sabine. He was an English settler who owned land in Killmolin, Wicklow. However his mother Sarah died when he was just...
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