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Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin

British-born American astronomer

Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin was born on May 10, 1900 in Wendover, United Kingdom and died on December 7, 1979, aged 79.

Born

May 10, 1900

Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin died aged 79.

Died: December 7, 1979

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Birthplace
Wendover, United Kingdom
Professions
astrophysicist, astronomer, university teacher
Citizenship
United Kingdom, United States

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Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth name
Cecilia Helena Payne

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Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin died aged 79.

When is Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin’s birthday?

Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin’s recorded birthday is May 10.

Where was Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin born?

Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin was born in Wendover, United Kingdom.

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Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin’s recorded birth name is Cecilia Helena Payne.

When did Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin die?

Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin died on December 7, 1979.