# Nathaniel Bowditch

> Nathaniel Bowditch was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel.

*American astronomer and mathematician who founded modern navigation (1773-1838)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Academic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Academics
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1773-03-26
- **Died:** 1838-03-16
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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