Simon Newcomb

About

American astronomer (1835–1909)

Name: Simon Newcomb
Born: 1835-03-12
Died: 1909-07-11
Occupation: astronomer / mathematician / economist / novelist / university teacher / science fiction writer / writer
Citizenship: Canada / United States
Birthplace: Wallace

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

8 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

Year	Award / category	Result
1898	Bruce Medal	Received
1893	Knight of the Legion of Honour	Received
1890	Copley Medal	Received
1878	Huygens medal	Received
1877	Foreign Member of the Royal Society	Received

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