When did Edmond Halley pass away?
14 January 1741
8 November 1656
25 January 1756
25 November 1765
Answer
Halley, renowned English astronomer, passed away on January 14, 1741. He made important contributions to astronomy and championed Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation. Notably, Halley meticulously observed and documented the characteristics of the eponymous Halley's Comet, predicting its return in 1758 after thorough mathematical computations, solidifying his impact on scientific advancements.
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