

Irischer Astronom
Birr Castle, Birr
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
William Parsons, 3. Earl of Rosse (* 17. June 1800 in York; † 31. October 1867 in Birr Castle) was an irischer Astronom. He was 67 years old. He was married to Mary Rosse. He had at least 4 children (4 sons). His education included Magdalen College and Trinity College, Dublin. He received 4 awards, including Knight of St. Patrick, Royal Medal.