Percival Lowell
American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer (1855–1916)
Died aged 61PiscesUnited States
Biography
Percival Lowell (; March 13, 1855 – November 12, 1916) was an American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, and furthered theories of a ninth planet within the Solar System. He founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and formed the beginning of the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Mars as the abode of life
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Constance Savage Keith
- Parents
- Augustus LowellKatherine Bigelow Lawrence
- Siblings
- Amy Lawrence LowellAbbott Lawrence LowellKatherine LowellElizabeth Lowell Putnam
Awards & honours (2)
- Prix Jules Janssen
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Quick answers about Percival Lowell
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- Percival Lowell died on November 12, 1916 at the age of 61.
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- Percival Lowell was born on March 13, 1855.
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- Percival Lowell was born in Boston.
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- Percival Lowell's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- According to Wikidata, Percival Lowell's spouse is or was Constance Savage Keith.
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