Alexander William Roberts

The source records Farr as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

Birthplace

Farr

What is recorded here

Why this person is known: South African teacher and astronomer (1857–1938)

From Wikidata Q4720379

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Photo credits

• Mick Garratt, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• David Bremner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Alan Reid, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Karl and Ali, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Strathnaver Museum, Wikimedia Commons
• Dr E H Mackay, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Richard Webb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Phil Williams, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
• John MacKenzie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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