Edmond Halley was an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, and meteorologist. He was born on November 8, 1656, and died on January 14, 1742. Some synonyms that could be used to describe Edmond Halley include "scientist," "mathematician," "astronomer," "geophysicist," "meteorologist," and "natural philosopher." Halley is best known for calculating the orbit of the eponymous Halley's Comet, which appears every 75-76 years. In addition to his work on comets and astronomy, Halley also made important contributions to the fields of geomagnetism and oceanography. He was the second Astronomer Royal in Britain and helped establish the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Halley's legacy continues to inspire scientists and researchers to this day.