Sir Charles Todd KCMG FRS FRAS FRMS FIEE worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory 18411847 and the Cambridge University observatory from 18471854. He then worked on telegraphy and undersea cables until engaged by the government of South Australia as astronomical and meteorological observer, and head of the electric telegraph department.
Todd was the son of grocer Griffith Todd and Mary Parker he was born at Islington, London, the third of five children. Shortly after Charless birth the family moved to Greenwich, where his father set up as a wine and tea merchant. Charles was educated and spent most of his life in Greenwich before moving to Australia.
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