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Simon Newcomb
American astronomer (1835–1909)
Simon Newcomb was born on March 12, 1835 in Wallace, Canada and died on July 11, 1909, aged 74.
Born
March 12, 1835
Simon Newcomb died aged 74.
Died: July 11, 1909
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Wallace, Canada
- Professions
- astronomer, science fiction writer, university teacher, economist, novelist, mathematician, writer
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States
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- La France savante
- Léonore database
- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- Integrated Authority File
- www.accademiadellescienze.it
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography
- GeneaStar
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- KNAW Past Members
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Questions people ask
How old was Simon Newcomb when they died?
Simon Newcomb died aged 74.
When is Simon Newcomb’s birthday?
Simon Newcomb’s recorded birthday is March 12.
Where was Simon Newcomb born?
Simon Newcomb was born in Wallace, Canada.
When did Simon Newcomb die?
Simon Newcomb died on July 11, 1909.