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Simon Newcomb

Simon Newcomb (1835–1909) was a Canadian astronomer, mathematician and economist.

Overview

Born at Nova Scotia in 1835, died at Washington, D.C. in 1909.

In detail

Simon Newcomb studied at Harvard University. the recorded working language is English.

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

Employment is recorded with Johns Hopkins University, American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac and United States Naval Observatory. Positions recorded include President of the American Mathematical Society and chairperson. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Copley Medal, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Simon Newcomb”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q164401: Simon Newcomb

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