Edward Troughton (October 1753 - 12 June 1835) was a British instrument maker who was notable for making telescopes and other astronomical instruments.

Life

Troughton was born at Corney, Cumberland, the youngest of six children to Francis Troughton, a husbandman on a farm, and his wife, Mary Stable. Originally raised to tend animals, Edward went to London in 1773. He then served an apprenticeship with his uncle, John

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