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Lewis A. Swift — Age & Birthday

Born: 29 February 1820 · Died: 5 January 1913 · Age at death: 92

How old was Lewis A. Swift when he died?

Lewis A. Swift died aged 92. He was born on 29 February 1820 and died on 5 January 1913.

Astronomer who discovered several comets and over one thousand nebulae

Did you know?Before focusing on astronomy, he worked as a professional lecturer and was once an apprentice to a jewellery maker.

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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Age at death: 92
Years since death: 113

Born: February 29, 1820 · Clarkson, United States
Died: January 5, 1913
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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