Edward S. Holden
American astronomer (1846–1914) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Singleton Holden (November 5, 1846 – March 16, 1914)[1] was an American astronomer and the fifth president of the University of California.
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Born | (1846-11-05)November 5, 1846 |
Died | March 16, 1914(1914-03-16) (aged 67) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis, B.S. degree; West Point, class of 1870 |
Occupation(s) | Astronomer, university president, professor of mathematics, librarian |
Employer(s) | US Naval Observatory, Washburn Observatory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Lick Observatory, University of California, United States Military Academy |
Organization | Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
Known for | Fifth president of the University of California; discovered 22 NGC objects |
Parent(s) | Jeremiah and Sarah Holden |
Relatives | Cousin George Phillips Bond, grandson, inventor Edward Singleton Holden |
Awards | Member, National Academy of Sciences |
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