k Robert FitzRoy, caricature Robert FitzRoy 18051865. Caricature of the British meteorologist and Royal Navy viceadmiral, Robert FitzRoy, showing him with a large nose and ears. FitzRoy is best known for captaining the HMS Beagle during its famous voyage on which Charles Darwin was a passenger. FitzRoy did a great deal of scientific work himself, in geographical surveying, navigation, astronomy and chronometric measurement. After serving as Governor of New Zealand from 18435, he developed an interest in meteorology and pioneered accurate weatherforecasting. His methods were controversial among his peers, and the challenges of establishing a weather service led to his depression and eventual suicide. Stock Photo - Afloimages
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Robert FitzRoy, caricature Robert FitzRoy 1805 1865 . Caricature of the British meteorologist and Royal Navy vice admiral, Robert FitzRoy, showing him with a large nose and ears. FitzRoy is best known for captaining the HMS Beagle during its famous voyage on which Charles Darwin was a passenger. FitzRoy did a great deal of scientific work himself, in geographical surveying, navigation, astronomy and chronometric measurement. After serving as Governor of New Zealand from 1843 5, he developed an interest in meteorology and pioneered accurate weather forecasting. His methods were controversial among his peers, and the challenges of establishing a weather service led to his depression and eventual suicide.
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Robert FitzRoy, caricature

Robert FitzRoy (1805-1865). Caricature of the British meteorologist and Royal Navy vice-admiral, Robert FitzRoy, showing him with a large nose and ears. FitzRoy is best known for captaining the HMS Beagle during its famous voyage on which Charles Darwin was a passenger. FitzRoy did a great deal of scientific work himself, in geographical surveying, navigation, astronomy and chronometric measurement. After serving as Governor of New Zealand from 1843-5, he developed an interest in meteorology and pioneered accurate weather-forecasting. His methods were controversial among his peers, and the challenges of establishing a weather service led to his depression and eventual suicide.

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