A catalogue of notable Middle Templars, with brief biographical notices/Ball, William
BALL or BALLE, WILLIAM.
Astronomer.
d. 1690.
Admitted 4 November, 1646.
Son and heir of Sir Peter Ball of the Middle Temple. He devoted himself to astronomical pursuits, and made important observations on Saturn and his rings. He co-operated in the founding of the Royal Society. He died in 1690, and was buried in the Round of the Temple Church.