Jeremiah Dixon
Jeremiah Dixon (27 July 1733 – 22 January 1779) was an English surveyor and astronomer who is best known for his work with Charles Mason, from 1763 to 1767, in determining what was later called the Mason–Dixon line.
Jeremiah Dixon | |
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Illustration of Dixon surveying the Mason–Dixon line, 1910 | |
| Born | 27 July 1733 |
| Died | 22 January 1779 (aged 45) Cockfield, County Durham, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Mason–Dixon line |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, surveying |
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