Robert Stawell Ball Death Cause and Date

Robert Stawell's Death

Born (Birthday) Jul 1, 1840

Death Date November 25, 1913

Age of Death 73 years

Cause of Death N/A

Profession Astronomer

The astronomer Robert Stawell died at the age of 73. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Irish astronomer remembered for founding the mathematical concept known as “screw theory.” He was named the Royal Astronomer of Ireland at the University of Dublin in 1874 and is responsible for important works on astronomy like A Treatise on Spherical Astronomy.

He married Lady Francis Elizabeth Ball, with whom he had six children. His father was famed naturalist Robert Ball.