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The great astronomer, Sir Wilhelm(William) Herschel (15 November 1738 -- 25 August 1822) was originally German being born in the city of Hanover. He emigrated to Britain when he was 19 and became a British citizen. Therefore, his nationality is British.

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Wilhelm...was German (born German), from historical facts 'no doubt'.

But Later Wilhelm became William by his own will and agreed to be British.

He lived in Britain till the day he last breathed.

And he was honored 'SIR" because he was been accepted as Brit.

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Sir William Herschel was born in Germany but later became a British citizen. He is known for his work in astronomy, specifically for discovering the planet Uranus.

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