What was John Herschel the Younger's middle name?
William
Edwin
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Francis
Answer
John Herschel's middle name was Francis. He was an English astronomer, mathematician, chemist, inventor, experimental photographer, and a natural philosopher. He was the son of the famous astronomer Sir John Herschel and the grandson of the astronomer and composer William Herschel.
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