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Ezra Otis Kendall

He was an American professor, astronomer and mathematician. He was known for his for in Uranography. His mother was  descendant of Mayflower passengers Francis Cooke and Stephen Hopkins. In 1835, He moved to Philadelphia to study mathematics with sears Cook Walker his half-brother. In 1838, He become professor of mathematics and astronomy at Philadelphia's Central High School and director of the observatory. He received a doctor of Law's, LLD honorary degree from the university in 1888 fro his scientific works.


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