Charles Greeley Abbot
Deceased Q210126

Charles Greeley Abbot

American astrophysicist and the 5th Secretary of the Smithsonian (1872–1973)

Born: May 31, 1872 (1872) · Wilton
Died: December 17, 1973 (1973) · Riverdale Park
Age at death: 101 years
Nationality United States
Occupation astronomer, astrophysicist, scientific collector
Field of work astrophysics
Education Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Phillips Academy
Employer Smithsonian Institution
Position held Secretary of the Smithsonian
Gender male

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