About Truman Henry Safford
Lived 1836 – 1901 (aged 65). Truman Henry Safford was an American astronomer, known for Calculating.
Truman Henry Safford (6 January 1836 – 13 June 1901) was an American calculating prodigy. In later life he was an observatory director.
Legacy
The Safford Fund for Williams College student researchers was created by his descendants to honor him. A portrait of him as a child prodigy hangs in the Hopkins Observatory's Mehlin Museum of Astronomy, adjacent to the Milham Planetarium. His natural calculating abilities seemed to wane with age.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Truman Henry Safford?
American astronomer (1836-1901)
When was Truman Henry Safford born?
Truman Henry Safford was born on 6 January 1836 in Royalton.
When did Truman Henry Safford die?
Truman Henry Safford died on 13 June 1901 in Newark.
What was Truman Henry Safford's occupation?
Truman Henry Safford was an astronomer.
What was Truman Henry Safford known for?
Truman Henry Safford was known for Calculating.
What nationality was Truman Henry Safford?
Truman Henry Safford was American.
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