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Maria Mitchell

Astronomer · born 1st August 1818

Date of birth
1 August
Birth year
1818
Lived
71
Zodiac
♌ Leo

About Maria Mitchell

American astronomer who discovered a comet that became known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet" in 1847 by using a telescope. It won her a gold medal prize presented by King Frederick VII of Denmark.

Maria Mitchell was born 1st August 1818 in United States. Their primary profession is listed as astronomer. They died in 1889. On 1 August, 656 people in our archive share this birthday.

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