Who granted Halley a master's degree from Oxford?
King Charles II
Queen Elizabeth
King George III
Tsar Peter the Great
Answer
King Charles II bestowed a master's degree upon Edmond Halley from the University of Oxford in 1676, recognizing his exceptional proficiency in astronomy and mathematics. This accolade served as a significant turning point in Halley's career, propelling him into the scientific limelight and facilitating his subsequent groundbreaking contributions to the realm of celestial observations and celestial mechanics.
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