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Percival Lowell

Percival Lowell (1855–1916) was an American astronomer, mathematician and businessperson.

Also recorded as Percival Lawrence Lowell.

Overview

Born at Boston in 1855, died at Flagstaff in 1916.

In detail

Percival Lowell studied at Harvard University and Noble and Greenough School. Andrew Ellicott Douglass is recorded as having studied under Percival Lowell. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is astronomy, mathematics and entrepreneurship.

Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Mars as the abode of life.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Jules Janssen and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Percival Lowell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q218575: Percival Lowell

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