Henry Savile creator of the Savilian Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford.
- Author
- Martin Lunn
- Published
- Sat 24 Apr 2021
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/henry-savile-creator-of-the-savilian-professor-of-astronomy-at-the-university-of-oxford--44464875
One of the most prestigious positions in astronomy today is to be the Savilian Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford. You have probably guessed it was a Yorkshire man who established that position, Sir Henry Savile November 1549 – 1622. He was born at Bradley, near Halifax.
