# John Herschel — Passages from the Life of a Philosopher character guide

> John Herschel in Passages from the Life of a Philosopher by Charles Babbage.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Herschel, Sir John Herschel, Mr. Herschel

**First appearance:** 0005-ii-childhood

## Who they are

Babbage's close friend and fellow scientist, often collaborating on experiments.

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