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Henrietta Swan Leavitt — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 4 July 1868 · Died: 12 December 1921 · Age at death: 53

How old was Henrietta Swan Leavitt when she died?

Henrietta Swan Leavitt died aged 53. She was born on 4 July 1868 and died on 12 December 1921.

Astronomer who discovered how to measure distances in space

Did you know?She worked as a computer at Harvard Observatory, earning very little while making some of the most significant discoveries in modern astronomy.

Henrietta Swan Leavitt (July 4, 1868 – December 12, 1921) was an American astronomer. Her discovery of how to effectively measure vast astronomical distances led to a shift in the understanding of the scale and nature of the universe.

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Age at death: 53
Years since death: 104

Born: July 4, 1868 · Lancaster, United States
Died: December 12, 1921
Cause of death: Cancer
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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Father: Rev. George Roswell Leavitt
Mother: Henrietta Swan Kendrick

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