John Harrison was a pivotal figure in the history of navigation, renowned for inventing the marine chronometer, which allowed sailors to accurately determine their longitude at sea. His innovations significantly improved maritime navigation, reducing the dangers of sea travel and facilitating global trade. Harrison's work addressed the "Longitude Problem," which had stymied navigators for centuries, and his contributions laid the groundwork for modern timekeeping and navigation techniques. His achievements underscore the importance of technological advancement in exploration and maritime safety.
George Harrison's paternal grandparents were named John Harrison and Mary Harrison (née Gibbons). John Harrison was a coal merchant, and the family had roots in the North of England.
John Lennon was 40 when he died. (1940-1980) George Harrison was 59 when he died. (1943-2002)
John Lennon and George Harrison.
There were four Beatles. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
John married Cynthia Powell in 1962. The order after that was Ringo Starr, George Harrison, then Paul McCartney.
John Harrison was born on March 24, 1693.
John Harrison was born on March 24, 1693.
John Harrison Minnick was born in 1877.
John Harrison Minnick died in 1966.
John Harrison Burnett was born in 1922.
John Harrison Burnett died in 2007.
Ernest John Harrison died in 1961.
Ernest John Harrison was born in 1873.
John Harrison - rower - was born in 1924.
John Harrison - engraver - was born in 1872.
John Leonard Harrison was born in 1917.
John Leonard Harrison died in 1972.