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Maria Mitchell — Age & Birthday

Born: 1 August 1818 · Died: 29 June 1889 · Age at death: 70

How old was Maria Mitchell when she died?

Maria Mitchell died aged 70. She was born on 1 August 1818 and died on 29 June 1889.

American astronomer who was the first woman to discover a comet

Did you know?She was the first female professor of astronomy in the United States and was appointed to the faculty at Vassar College.

Maria Mitchell ( mə-RY-ə; August 1, 1818 – June 28, 1889) was an American astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator. In 1847, she discovered a comet named 1847 VI (modern designation C/1847 T1) that was later known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet" in her honor.

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Age at death: 70
Years since death: 137

Born: August 1, 1818 · Nantucket, United States
Died: June 29, 1889
Nationality: American
Known for: Science, Literature

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Father: William Mitchell
Mother: Lydia Mitchell

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