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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