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Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920 (17)

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Dr. Brashear was born in Brownsville, Pa. He studied science and became director of the Allegheny Observatory. He also served as Chancellor for the Western University of Pennsylvania. He was a member of several scientific and astronomical societies.

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