Henrietta Swan Leavitt
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Henrietta Swan Leavitt

American astronomer and human calculator (1868–1921)

Born: July 4, 1868 (1868) · Lancaster
Died: December 12, 1921 (1921) · Cambridge
Age at death: 53 years
Cause of death: cancer
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United States
Occupation astronomer, computer
Field of work astronomy
Education Radcliffe College, Harvard University, Oberlin College
Employer Harvard University, Harvard College Observatory
Gender female

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