William Hammond Wright
American astronomer (1871-1959) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87
William Hammond Wright was an American astronomer and the director of the Lick Observatory from 1935 until 1942.
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1959Died16 May 19591938Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical SocietyAward1928Henry Draper MedalAwardJanssen MedalAward1871Born4 November 1871
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1959 · aged 87
