Sir Richard Arman Gregory, 1st Baronet (1864–1952) was a British astronomer, science promoter, and editor known for his contributions to scientific education and journalism.
Born in Bristol, England, Gregory was the son of John Gregory, “the poet cobbler.” He became Professor of Astronomy at Queen’s College, London, writing textbooks on astronomy, chemistry, hygiene, and physics. His dedication to science education led him to serve on the Council of the British Association for the Advancement of Science and as Chairman of the Committee on Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.
Knighted in 1919 for organizing the British Scientific Products Exhibition, Gregory later became editor of Nature (1919–39,) helping establish it as a leading international journal. His editorial work emphasized global scientific collaboration, supporting International Scientific Unions.
His notable publications include Discovery: Or the Spirit and Service of Science (1916,) exploring scientific progress, and The Story of the Heavens (1923,) a popular astronomy book. Walter Harry Green Armytage’s Sir Richard Gregory: His Life and Work (1957) details his career and influence.
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Science is not to be regarded merely as a storehouse of facts to be used for material purposes, but as one of the great human endeavors to be ranked with arts and religion as the guide and expression of man’s fearless quest for truth.
—Sir Richard Gregory, 1st Baronet
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