Charles Todd (pioneer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Todd (pioneer)

Australian civil servant and astronomer

Date of Birth: 07-Jul-1826

Place of Birth: Islington, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 29-Jan-1910

Profession: astronomer, civil servant

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Sir Charles Todd (7 July 1826 – 29 January 1910) worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory 1841–1847 and the Cambridge University observatory from 1847 to 1854.
He then worked on telegraphy and undersea cables until engaged by the government of South Australia as astronomical and meteorological observer, and head of the electric telegraph department.