# Edmond Halley — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [September 29, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/edmond-halley-whe-definition-discussion/6460 "2023-09-29T08:56:41Z")\
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Edmond Halley (1656-1742) was an English astronomer, mathematician, and cartographer. Halley's Comet is named after him since he accurately predicted its return in 1758. One of the early globetrotting scientists, Halley led several maritime expeditions to far-flung places to compile reliable data on the Earth's magnetic field. He also invented a diving suit and pioneered a working diving bell.

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