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Uco van Wijk
Dutch astronomer (1924-1966) · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Died at 42
Uco van Wijk was a Dutch astronomer and educator who founded the astronomy program at the University of Maryland and was instrumental in bringing Gart Westerhout from the Netherlands to become Department Head. He graduated from Harvard University with a BA in 1948 and a PhD in 1952.
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Country
Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1966 · aged 42
