Simon Newcomb
American astronomer (1835–1909)
Simon Newcomb was born on March 12, 1835 in Wallace and died on July 11, 1909 in Washington, D.C., aged 74. Recorded occupations: astronomer, mathematician, economist, novelist, university teacher and science fiction writer. Country of citizenship: Canada and United States. Positions held include President of the American Mathematical Society and chairperson. Fields of work: astronomy, mathematics and economics. Educated at Harvard University. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Copley Medal, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Bruce Medal and Foreign Member of the Royal Society. Member of Royal Society of London, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences.
- Born
- March 12, 1835 · Wallace
- Died
- July 11, 1909 · Washington, D.C.
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States
- Occupations
- astronomer, mathematician, economist, novelist, university teacher, science fiction writer
- Positions held
- President of the American Mathematical Society, chairperson
- Education
- Harvard University
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Copley Medal, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Bruce Medal, Foreign Member of the Royal Society
- Wikipedia editions
- 42 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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