Nathaniel Bowditch
Deceased Q1356911

Nathaniel Bowditch

American astronomer and mathematician who founded modern navigation (1773-1838)

Born: March 26, 1773 (1773) · Salem
Died: March 16, 1838 (1838) · Boston
Age at death: 64 years
Cause of death: stomach cancer
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United States
Occupation politician, mathematician, astronomer, physicist, sailor, actuary
Field of work mathematics
Gender male

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