Memorial: M900

Memorial in Charlton Cemetery, London commemorating Peter Barlow d. 1862

Location

Charlton Cemetery, London, England

Details

People

Barlow, Peter
Age: 86
Date of Death: 1862
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mathematician
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Born 1776, pioneer in magnetism invented a method to compensate compass error in ships.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 99.

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M900

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters