Charles Todd (pioneer)
Sir Charles Todd KCMG FRS FRAS FRMS FIEE (7 July 1826 – 29 January 1910) worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory 1841–1847 and the Cambridge University observatory from 1847 to 1854. He then worked on telegraphy and undersea cables until engaged by the government of South Australia as astronomical and meteorological observer, and head of the electric telegraph department.
Sir Charles Todd | |
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| Born | 7 July 1826 Islington, London |
| Died | 29 January 1910 (aged 83) Semaphore, South Australia |
| Resting place | North Road Cemetery, Adelaide |
| Monuments | The Sir Charles Todd Observatory, the Sir Charles Todd Building |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Greenwich |
| Occupation(s) | Astronomical and meteorological observer, and head of the electric telegraph department. |
| Notable work | Building the first telegraph line across Australia |
| Spouse | Alice Gillam Bell |
| Children | Elizabeth, Charles, Hedley, Gwendoline, Maude, Lorna |
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