James Melville Gilliss

James Melville Gilliss
Born(1811-09-06)September 6, 1811
Georgetown, Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedFebruary 9, 1865(1865-02-09) (aged 53)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Known forUnited States Naval Observatory
Scientific career
Fieldsastronomy
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James Melville Gilliss (September 6, 1811 – February 9, 1865) was an astronomer, United States naval officer and founder of the United States Naval Observatory.

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