John Mills (entrepreneur)

John Mills
Born1806
Dundee, Scotland
Died1889 (age 83–84)
Known forNamesake of Mills Observatory
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy

John Mills (1806–1889) was a Scottish entrepreneur, linen manufacturer, and amateur astronomer from Dundee.

Mills is best known for his contributions to Dundee’s industrial growth during the 19th century and for his bequest which led to the creation of the Mills Observatory, the first purpose-built public observatory in the United Kingdom.

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