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Nathaniel Bowditch
Mathematician, Author
1773 – 1838
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Who was Nathaniel Bowditch?
Nathaniel Bowditch was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel.
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- Born
- Mar 26, 1773
Salem - Spouses
- Elizabeth Boardman
(1798/03/25 - ) - Mary Ingersoll
(1800/10/28 - )
- Elizabeth Boardman
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Employment
- Sea captain
- Died
- Mar 16, 1838
Boston - Resting place
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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