What led to Evans feeling bitter in his later life?
Financial problems
Health issues
Lack of recognition for his contributions
Family conflicts
Answer
Evans felt bitter in his later life because he did not receive the recognition he felt he deserved for his contributions. He was particularly bitter about the way he was treated by the Royal Astronomical Society, which did not elect him as a fellow until 1907, when he was 76 years old. Evans felt that the society had overlooked his work and that his election was a token gesture.
Inventing a Legacy: The Oliver Evans Quiz
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