Encke, Johann Franz, 1791-1865

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Birth 1791-09-23
Death 1865-08-26
Germans,
German,

Biographical notes:

Astronomer; Director of Berlin Observatory.

From the description of Papers, 1812-1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84043260

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