John Pringle Nichol, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Pringle Nichol

Scottish educator, phrenologist, astronomer and economist

Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1804

Place of Birth: Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 19-Sep-1859

Profession: astronomer, economist

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Pringle Nichol FRSE FRAS (13 January 1804 – 19 September 1859) was a Scottish educator, phrenologist, astronomer and economist who did much to popularise astronomy in a manner that appealed to nineteenth century tastes.