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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Who was born first?

• Nathaniel Bowditch and Thomas Young were born the same year
• Nathaniel Bowditch and Friedrich Mohs were born the same year
• Nathaniel Bowditch and Thomas Brisbane were born the same year
• Nathaniel Bowditch and Frédéric Cuvier were born the same year
• Nathaniel Bowditch and Jacob Aall were born the same year

Timeline

1. Frédéric CuvierJune 28, 1773 – July 24, 1838
2. Friedrich MohsJanuary 29, 1773 – September 29, 1839
3. Jacob AallJuly 27, 1773 – August 4, 1844
4. Nathaniel Bowditch (this page)March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838
5. Thomas BrisbaneJuly 23, 1773 – January 27, 1860
6. Thomas YoungJune 13, 1773 – May 10, 1829

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