James Rennell
James Rennel
Profile engraving of James Rennell (1799)
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an English geographer, historian and a pioneer of oceanography
Born
3 December 1742 Chudleigh, Devon, UK
Died
29 March 1830 (aged 87) London
Occupation
Surveyor, cartographer, historian
Spouse(s)
Jane Thackeray ( m. 1772–1810)
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Britain
Employer
East India Company
era
1600-1800
Parent(s)
John Rennell (father)
Resting place
Westminster Abbey