Science · 1819–1892
John Couch Adams — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 5 June 1819 · Died: 21 January 1892 · Age at death: 72
How old was John Couch Adams when he died?
John Couch Adams died aged 72. He was born on 5 June 1819 and died on 21 January 1892.
Mathematician who predicted the existence of the planet Neptune
Did you know?He turned down a knighthood and the role of Astronomer Royal, preferring to continue his research and teaching at Cambridge University.
John Couch Adams ( KOOTCH; 5 June 1819 – 21 January 1892) was a British mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Laneast, near Launceston, Cornwall, and died in Cambridge.
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- Age at death
- 72
- Years since death
- 134
- Born
- June 5, 1819 · Laneast, United Kingdom
- Died
- January 21, 1892
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science
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