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Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1834 - 1906

Biographical Note

Samuel Pierpont Langley (August 22, 1834 – February 27, 1906) was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and aviation pioneer.

Citation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pierpont_Langley

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