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William Barton Rogers

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American scientist, founder of MIT (1804-1882)

United StatesScientistsLived 1804 to 1882 · aged 77
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William Barton Rogers was an American geologist, physicist, and the founder and first president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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In 1859, Rogers purchased a version of this Millington print of the William & Mary campus c. 1840. His family had lived in the Brafferton, the house on the left.In 1859, Rogers purchased a version of this Millington print of the William & Mary campus c. 1840. His family had lived in the Brafferton, the house on the left.1874 geological map of Virginia. Rogers' contributed coloring based on his 1835 partial survey.1874 geological map of Virginia. Rogers' contributed coloring based on his 1835 partial survey.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Jacob Barnett49.5Byron K. Lichtenberg49.5Judah Folkman49.5James Bullough Lansing49.5Chuck Peddle49.5Paul Steinhardt49.5

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
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Lived 1804 to 1882 · aged 77
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