Home / Scientists and Inventors / Nevil Maskelyne Nevil Maskelyne 1863 – 1924 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography Nevil Maskelyne (1863–1924) was a British magician and inventor. Born January 1, 1863 in London. Died September 22, 1924 in Langham Place. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Kikunae Ikeda 1864 – 1936 Zōshigaya Cemetery, Minami-Ikebukuro, Japan Scientists and Inventors Henry Hartsfield 1933 – 2014 Arlington National Cemetery Astronaut Martinus J. G. Veltman 1931 – 2021 Educators Bengt I. Samuelsson 1934 – 2024 Educators