THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Harlow Shapley
American astronomer (1885-1972)
Harlow Shapley was born on November 2, 1885 in Nashville, United States and died on October 20, 1972, aged 86.
Born
November 2, 1885
Harlow Shapley died aged 86.
Died: October 20, 1972
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Nashville, United States
- Professions
- meteorologist, astronomer, university teacher
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Harlow Shapley
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
Family
- Child
- Lloyd Shapley
All birth date sources
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- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Encyclopædia Universalis
- The Fine Art Archive
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Croatian Encyclopedia
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Questions people ask
How old was Harlow Shapley when they died?
Harlow Shapley died aged 86.
When is Harlow Shapley’s birthday?
Harlow Shapley’s recorded birthday is November 2.
Where was Harlow Shapley born?
Harlow Shapley was born in Nashville, United States.
When did Harlow Shapley die?
Harlow Shapley died on October 20, 1972.