What reward did John Harrison receive in his late years?
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Harrison received recognition and a reward from Parliament in his late years. The government of England finally acknowledged the importance of Harrison's work and rewarded him with a large sum of money. This was a great honor for Harrison, who had worked for many years to perfect his chronometer.
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