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Lewis Morris Rutherfurd

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (1816–1892) was an American astronomer, astrophysicist and photographer.

Also recorded as Lewis M. Rutherfurd; Lewis Rutherfurd.

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd in brief

Born
1816
Died
1892
Known for
astronomer, astrophysicist, photographer, lawyer, notary and prosecutor
Place of birth
The Bronx
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Overview

Born at The Bronx in 1816, died at Tranquility in 1892.

In detail

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd studied at Williams College.

The field of work recorded is astronomy.

Membership is recorded of National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Work by Lewis Morris Rutherfurd is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Photography Collection, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Rumford Prize.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Lewis Morris Rutherfurd”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q172885: Lewis Morris Rutherfurd

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