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Who was John Harrison? Horologist who solved the measurement of the Longitude Problem. Date and Place of Birth: March 1693, Foulby, Yorkshire, England. Family Background: Son of a Carpenter and mechanic. Education: Little formal education. Chronology: Marriage: 1. 1718 to Elizabeth (died 1726). 2. 1726 To another Elizabeth. Places of Interest: LONDON: The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Date and Place of Death: 24th March 1776, London, England. Age at Death: 83. Site of Grave: St. John's Churchyard, London.