The John Bargrave Collection
Edmond Halley (1656 - 1742)
Astronomer and fellow of the Royal Society. From his scientific endeavors in a voyage to the Americas in 1698-1699, Halley "submitted some barnacles to the Society, which he observed to be of quick growth" (Weld 1.351). He many coastal regions of the Americas. Dictionary of National Biography entry: https://doi-org.cyber.usask.ca/10.1093/ref:odnb/12011 Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmond_Halley Relevant locations: Birth place in ShoreditchLived at or near London
People linked to person: Edmond Halley was a friend of James Petiver (c. 1665-Apr 1718)
Edmond Halley was a visitor to the collection of Henry Prescott (1649-1719)
Edmond Halley was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Henry Prescott (1649-1719)
Edmond Halley was a member of Royal Society (-)
Edmond Halley was a donor to Royal Society (-)
George Alfrey (-fl. c. 1699) was a worked with Edmond Halley
Mr. Roberts (-fl. 1696) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Edmond Halley