Lewis A. Swift

Also known as Lewis Swift, SWIFT, LEWIS

American astronomer

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Vinony files it under 1820 births, 1913 deaths and 19th-century American astronomers.

Its subject is documented across 37 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Born: February 29, 1820, Clarkson, New York
Died: January 5, 1913 (aged 92), Marathon, New York
Occupation: Astronomer
Relatives: Edward D. Swift (son)
Honours: Honorary Ph.D. from University of Rochester Laplace Medel from Société astronomique de France Jackson-Gwilt Medal from Royal Astronomical Society

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Luis
Family name: Swift
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Clarkson
Place of death: Marathon
Occupation: meteorological observer
Educated at: University of Rochester
Award: Jackson-Gwilt Medal
Field of work: astronomy
Image: Lewis Swift.jpg
Work location: Marathon

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date of birth: 1820-02-29
date of death: 1913-01-05
name in native language: Lewis A. Swift
Commons category: Lewis A. Swift

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Encyclopedic overview

Lewis A. Swift (February 29, 1820 – January 5, 1913) was an American astronomer who discovered 13 comets and 1,248 previously uncatalogued nebulae. Only William Herschel discovered more nebulae visually.

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