Simon Newcomb
1835 – 1909 United States
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Who was Simon Newcomb?
American astronomer (1835–1909)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Simon Newcomb (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Family & Personal Life
ParentJohn Burton Newcomb
SpouseMary Caroline Newcomb
ChildJosepha Newcomb Whitney
ChildAnita Newcomb McGee
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | 1893 | — |
| Copley Medal | 1890 | — |
| Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order | — | — |
| Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society | 1874 | — |
| Bruce Medal | 1898 | — |
| Foreign Member of the Royal Society | 1877 | — |
| Person of National Historic Significance | — | — |
| Huygens medal | 1878 | — |