Deceased
Q1457743
William Chauvenet
American academic 1820-1870
Born: May 24, 1820
(1820)
· Milford
Died: December 13, 1870
(1870)
· Saint Paul
Age at death: 50 years
| Nationality | United States |
|---|---|
| Occupation | university teacher, mathematician, astronomer |
| Field of work | astronomy, mathematics, navigation, topography |
| Education | Yale University |
| Employer | Washington University in St. Louis, United States Naval Academy, Girard College, United States Naval School |
| Position held | chancellor, President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| Gender | male |
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