AIRY, KCB, DCL, LL.D., &c., Astronomer Royal, as a recognition of his indefatigable labours in Astronomy, and of his eminent services in the advancement of practical science, whereby he has so materially benefited the cause of commerce and civilisation. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society - Page 228by Royal Astronomical Society - 1892Full view - About this book
| City of London (England). Court of Common Council. Library Committee - 1884 - 458 pages
...One Hundred Guineas be presented to SIR GEORGE BIDDELL AIRY, KCB, DCL, LL.D., &c., Astronomer Royal, as a recognition of his indefatigable labours in Astronomy,...benefited the cause of commerce and civilisation." At a Court of Common Council, 4th November, 1875, SIR GEORGE BIDDELL AIRY, KCB, DCL, LL.D., &c., &c.,... | |
| City of London (England). Corporation - 1884 - 464 pages
...One Hundred Guineas be presented to SIR GEORGE BlDDELL AIRY, KCB, DCL, LL.D., &c., Astronomer Royal, as a recognition of his indefatigable labours in Astronomy,...benefited the cause of commerce and civilisation." At a Court of Common Council, 4th November, 1875, SlK GEORGE BlDDELL AIRY, KCB, DCL, LL.D., &c., &c.,... | |
| 1892 - 496 pages
...was presented with the honorary freedom of the City of London, enclosed in an elegant gold casket. He was a DCL of Oxford, an LL.D. of Cambridge and...an Honorary Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. On 1871, May 17, the great scientific services of Mr. Airy were officially recognized by the Government... | |
| 1892 - 544 pages
...was presented with the honorary freedom of the City of Xondon, enclosed in an elegant gold casket. He was a DCL of Oxford, an LL.D. of Cambridge and Edinburgh, aiid an Honorary Tellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. On 1871, May 17, the great scientific services... | |
| Robert Stawell Ball - 1895 - 400 pages
...distinction. Among these we may mention that in 1875 he received the freedom of the City of London, " as a recognition of his indefatigable labours in astronomy,...benefited the cause of commerce and civilisation." Until his eightieth year Airy continued to discharge his labours at Greenwich with unflagging energy.... | |
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