John Goodricke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Dutch astronomer
Date of Birth: 17-Sep-1764
Place of Birth: Groningen, Netherlands
Date of Death: 20-Apr-1786
Profession: astronomer
Nationality: Netherlands
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About John Goodricke
- John Goodricke FRS (17 September 1764 – 20 April 1786) was an English amateur astronomer.
- He is best known for his observations of the variable star Algol (Beta Persei) in 1782.
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