Banneker, Benjamin, 1731-1806
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Banneker, Benjamin, 1731-1806
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Surname :
Banneker
Forename :
Benjamin
Date :
1731-1806
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Bannaker, Benj. (Benjamin), 1731-1806
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Surname :
Bannaker
Forename :
Benj.
NameExpansion :
Benjamin
Date :
1731-1806
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Bannaker, Benjamin, 1731-1806
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Surname :
Bannaker
Forename :
Benjamin
Date :
1731-1806
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Biographical History
African American mathematician and astronomer; assisted Ellicott in surveying site for Washington and the boundaries of the District of Columbia.
Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), of African descent, gained notoriety as an inventory, surveyor, and calculator of almanacs.
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External Related CPF
https://viaf.org/viaf/62601090
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n50022091
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n50022091
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q557600
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Subjects
African Americans
Agricultre
Science
Nationalities
Activities
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African American scientists
Astronomers
Authors
Farmers
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Baltimore County
MD, US
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Death
United States
00, US
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Oella
MD, US
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