Frederick William Levander

Frederick William Levander was a British scientist, astronomer and school teacher.

Biography

He was born in Exmouth, United Kingdom in 1839.
He died on 20 December 1916 in Camden Square, London.

Career

Teaching

He stated his career as a schoolmaster, being one of the Assistant Classical Masters at University College School in Gower Street from 1869 to 1872. From 1878 to 1909 he taught at HeathBrow School.

Freemasonry

He was also a freemason and participated in several Masonic associations.

Astronomy

He started making astronomical observations in 1860 using a small telescope.
He made several contributions to British astronomical journals, particularly the Journal of the British Astronomical Association.
He served as editor of the British Astronomical Association journal.