THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Nathaniel Bowditch
American astronomer and mathematician who founded modern navigation (1773-1838)
Nathaniel Bowditch was born on March 26, 1773 in Salem, United States and died on March 16, 1838, aged 64.
Born
March 26, 1773
Nathaniel Bowditch died aged 64.
Died: March 16, 1838
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Salem, United States
- Professions
- sailor, astronomer, mathematician, actuary, politician, physicist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Nathaniel Bowditch
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
All birth date sources
A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Nathaniel Bowditch when they died?
Nathaniel Bowditch died aged 64.
When is Nathaniel Bowditch’s birthday?
Nathaniel Bowditch’s recorded birthday is March 26.
Where was Nathaniel Bowditch born?
Nathaniel Bowditch was born in Salem, United States.
When did Nathaniel Bowditch die?
Nathaniel Bowditch died on March 16, 1838.