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Percival Lowell was an American astronomer. Born on 13 March 1855 in Boston, Lowell died on 12 November 1916 in Flagstaff at the age of 61.
Notable works include Mars as the abode of life. Lowell studied at Harvard University and Noble and Greenough School. Honours include Prix Jules Janssen and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
With a Wikipedia article in 65 languages, Percival Lowell is No. 20,558 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 March 1855, Boston
- Died
- 12 November 1916, Flagstaff (aged 61)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Astronomer, mathematician, businessperson
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Harvard University, Noble and Greenough School
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 65
Did you know
61
Lived to 61.
13 Mar
Shares a birthday with Giorgos Seferis and Joseph Priestley.
250
One of 250 people in the Index born in Boston, with Edgar Allan Poe.
65
Has a Wikipedia article in 65 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Percival Lowell
- FatherAugustus Lowell
- MotherKatherine Bigelow Lawrence
- SpouseConstance Savage Keith
- SiblingAmy Lawrence Lowell
- SiblingAbbott Lawrence Lowell
- SiblingKatherine Lowell
- SiblingElizabeth Lowell Putnam
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Prix Jules Janssen1904
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Notable works
- Mars as the abode of life
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