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Thomas Harriot
Brilliant astronomer and mathematician Thomas Harriot is presently studying at Oxford University. Using instruments such as the astrolabe and sextants, he is increasingly taking an interest in the studies of navigation and the exploration of the New World.
He has the option of either pursuing this passion of his whole-heartidly, or he could be employed to continue his work in the fields covered by his bachelor's degree.
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16513title = flavor_eng.165.title Thomas Harriot
16514desc = flavor_eng.165.desc Brilliant astronomer and mathematician Thomas Harriot is presently studying at Oxford University. Using instruments such as the astrolabe and sextants, he is increasingly taking an interest in the studies of navigation and the exploration of the New World.
He has the option of either pursuing this passion of his whole-heartidly, or he could be employed to continue his work in the fields covered by his bachelor's degree.
He has the option of either pursuing this passion of his whole-heartidly, or he could be employed to continue his work in the fields covered by his bachelor's degree.
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16592historical_info = flavor_eng.165.historical_info Thomas Harriot made several contributions to various fields of science and exploration during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was one of the first to use a telescope for astronomical observations, making detailed observations of the Moon and other planets. Being a talented linguist, he accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on his voyages to North America and learned two Native American languages, making him a crucial part of the expedition.