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Was Harrison ever able to fully receive the rewards from the British Parliament for solving the longitude problem?
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Although Harrison’s chronometers were successful, the British Parliament was slow to give him credit for his work, and he died before receiving his full reward. He was awarded £2,000 in 1765 for his H4 chronometer, and an additional £8,000 in 1773 for the H5 chronometer. He was also awarded a gold medal and the Freedom of the City of London.
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