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William Harkness
| Born | December 17, 1837 Ecclefechan [2], Scotland [3] |
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| Died | February 28, 1903 (aged 65) Jersey City, New Jersey [4] |
| Allegiance | United States of America [5] |
| Service/ | Union Army [6] Union Navy [7] United States Navy [8] |
| Years of service | 1862β1899 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral [9] |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War [10] |
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William Harkness was born on December 17, 1837 (age 65) in Scotland. He is a Celebrity Astronomer. 19th-century astronomer who designed telescopes and served on the Transit of Venus commission. He also invented the spherometer caliper.
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Family, Spouse, Dating, and Relationships of William Harkness
[β]He was born in Ecclefechan, Scotland to James Harkness and Jane Wield Harkness.
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[β]William Harkness Before Fame
[β]William Harkness, born 12-17-1837, prior to his renown in the Astronomer world, he studied at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and at the University of Rochester (New York state) before moving to New York City to train as a physician. During the Civil War, he worked as a Union Army surgeon.
Success of William Harkness
[β]In Astronomer professional career, he published his most important scientific work, The Solar Parallax and its Related Constants, in 1891.
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[β]He and Nobel Prize-winning chemist, Peter Agre (Chem.), both held the position (a century apart) of president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Carl Sagan, Nicolaus Copernicus, Benjamin Banneker, and Tycho Brahe were also His acquaintances.
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ChemistThe Numerology of William Harkness
[β]In numerology, Life Path Number 3 is associated with creativity, inspiration, and communication skills. William Harkness was born with a Life Path Number 3, he has the gift of charisma as well. Life path 3s are amazing and unique! They are a social butterfly, with a skill set!
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Facts About William Harkness
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β William Harkness was born on December 17, 1837 (age 65) in Scotland
β He is a Celebrity Astronomer
β His real name is William Harkness
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