Cleveland Abbe

American meteorologist and advocate of time zones (1838-1916).

Quick Facts

Died: 1916-10-28
Occupation: astronomer · meteorologist · writer · mathematician · globe maker · meteorological observer
Citizenship: United States
Birthplace: New York City
Affiliation: American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Membership: National Academy of Sciences · since 1879
Affiliation: International Meteorological Organization
Membership: American Philosophical Society · since 1871

Cleveland Abbe is the child of George Waldo Abbe and Charlotte Colgate.

Date / result	Award / category
1916 Received	NAS Public Welfare Medal
1912 Received	Symons Gold Medal
1900 Received	Bachelor of Science
1896 Received	Legum Doctor
1887 Received	Legum Doctor
— Received	Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Cleveland Abbe attended City College of New York until 1860.

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