Joseph Henry
Deceased Q157043

Joseph Henry

American scientist and the 1st Secretary of the Smithsonian (1797-1878)

Born: December 17, 1797 (1797) · Albany
Died: May 13, 1878 (1878) · Washington, D.C.
Age at death: 80 years
Nationality United States
Occupation university teacher, engineer, physicist, art historian, meteorologist
Field of work physics
Education The Albany Academy
Employer Princeton University, Smithsonian Institution
Position held Secretary of the Smithsonian
Gender male

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