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Parliamentary Award to Harrison
- When
- 1773
- Where
- Parliament of Great Britain
In 1773, Parliament granted Harrison £8,750 for his achievements, though he never received the official prize.
At age 80, Harrison received a monetary award from Parliament. This grant followed years of conflict with the Board of Longitude. The King's personal verification of his watch's accuracy in 1772 led to this parliamentary intervention, marking the end of Harrison's struggle for recognition.
Sources
- John Harrison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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