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 Simon Newcomb

Born: March 12th, 1835

Died: July 11th, 1909

Famous For:  Canadian-Born Astronomer, Mathematician, Defined the Speed of Light

Cause of Death:  Bladder cancer

Burial Place:  Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia


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