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William de Wiveleslie Abney
British astronomer, chemist and photographer (1843–1920).
Born July 24th, 1843 in Derby.
Died December 3rd, 1920 at 77 years old in Folkestone (disease).
Occupations
army officer, astronomer, chemist, photographer
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