# The Astronomer — The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia character guide

> The Astronomer in The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** a man of learning

**First appearance:** 0041-xl-the-history-of-a-man-of-learning

## Who they are

A learned man who believes he controls the weather and seasons.

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