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William Cranch Bond

American astronomer (1789-1859) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 69

William Cranch Bond was an American astronomer, and the first director of Harvard College Observatory.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1789 to 1859 · aged 69