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He was educated at Colfe's Grammar School, Lewisham, and afterwards at University College, London. | He was educated at Colfe's Grammar School, Lewisham, and afterwards at University College, London. | ||
1869-72 he was a supernumerary computer at the [[Royal Observatory, Greenwich]], working under [[James Glaisher]] in the magnetical and meteorological department. | 1869-72 he was a supernumerary computer at the [[Royal Greenwich Observatory|Royal Observatory, Greenwich]], working under [[James Glaisher]] in the magnetical and meteorological department. | ||
Thereafter, from 1 May 1872 until he retired forty-three years later, he was employed as assistant secretary of the [[Meteorological Society]] (from 1883 [[Royal Meteorological Society]]). | Thereafter, from 1 May 1872 until he retired forty-three years later, he was employed as assistant secretary of the [[Meteorological Society]] (from 1883 [[Royal Meteorological Society]]). |
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William Mark Noble Marriott (1848–1916), meteorologist
1848 August 9th. Born at 8 Church Terrace, Pancras Road, Camden Town, the only child of William Marriott (b. 1821/2), dairyman, and his wife, Sarah (b. 1824/5)
He was educated at Colfe's Grammar School, Lewisham, and afterwards at University College, London.
1869-72 he was a supernumerary computer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, working under James Glaisher in the magnetical and meteorological department.
Thereafter, from 1 May 1872 until he retired forty-three years later, he was employed as assistant secretary of the Meteorological Society (from 1883 Royal Meteorological Society).
He was elected a fellow of that society on 20 April 1870.