Robert Main

1808–1878 (age 70)

Biography

Robert Main was a distinguished astronomer whose scientific contributions advanced the understanding of the heavens during the nineteenth century. Born in 1808, he devoted his career to astronomical observation and study, contributing valuable knowledge to the field during a period of significant advancement in astronomical science.

Main's work as an astronomer earned him respect among the scientific community of his time. He passed away in 1878 and was laid to rest at St Sepulchre's Cemetery, where he is remembered for his dedication to unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos.

Also buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Marian Hughes
1817–1912 (age 95)
St Sepulchre's Cemetery
Marian Hughes was a devoted nun whose faith and kindness comforted many.
Lorenzo Lucena Pedrosa
1807–1881 (age 74)
St Sepulchre's Cemetery
Lorenzo Lucena Pedrosa was a nineteenth-century university teacher.
John Henry Parker
1806–1884 (age 78)
St Sepulchre's Cemetery
John Henry Parker was a pioneering photographer whose careful records safeguarded England's architectural heritage.
Benjamin Jowett
1817–1893 (age 76)
St Sepulchre's Cemetery
Benjamin Jowett (, modern variant ; 15 April 1817 – 1 October 1893) was an English writer and classical scholar.
Henry Phibbs Fry
1807–1874 (age 67)
St Sepulchre's Cemetery
Henry Phibbs Fry was a cleric who lived from 1807 to 1874 and was buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery.
Arthur Ernest Jolliffe
1871–1944 (age 73)
St Sepulchre's Cemetery
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