In 1773, who won 20,000 pounds (approx. 12 million dollars) by becoming the first person to accurately measure longitude while out at sea?

a. John Harrison
b. James Cook
c. Alexander Agassiz
d. Roald Amundsen


Ans: a. John Harrison

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