Nathaniel Bowditch

Nathaniel Bowditch

Nathaniel Bowditch was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel.

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Lifespan
1773 – 1838
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Background

Born in
Salem
Awards
🏆 Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh🏆 Foreign Member of the Royal Society🏆 Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Doctoral Students
📖 Benjamin Peirce

Timeline

  • 1773

    Born

    Birth
  • 1838

    Died

    Death

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