Beebe, William, 1851-1917

William Beebe was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, on September 4, 1851. He was educated at the Litchfield Select Academy and graduated with the Yale College Class of 1873. Shortly after graduation, he began studies at the Yale Graduate School in mathematics and astronomy. By 1876, he was already a tutor at Yale, becoming assistant professor of mathematics in 1882. In 1898, he became a full professor. He also taught astronomy at Yale. Beebe was married to Elizabeth Febiger, with whom he had a son. Beebe died in New Haven, Connecticut, on March 11, 1917.

From the description of William Beebe papers, 1901-1917 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168395

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