William Harkness
American Civil War surgeon and astronomer (1837–1903)
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- Date of birth
- December 17, 1837
- Date of death
- February 28, 1903
- Place of birth
- Ecclefechan
- Place of death
- Jersey City
- Country of citizenship
- United States[9]
- Occupation
- astronomer, surgeon, meteorological observer
- Award received
- honorary master's degree, Doctor of Law (honorary)[13][14]
- Work location
- New York City[22]
- Affiliation
- Smithsonian Meteorological Project[23]
- Member of
- American Philosophical Society[15]
- Military branch
- United States Navy[17]
- Military, police or special rank
- rear admiral[18]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project
- WikiProject Smithsonian Meteorological Project[24]
- Participated in conflict
- American Civil War[19]
- Place of burial
- Fishkill Rural Cemetery[8]
🏷️ Also known as
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ja ウィリアム・ハークネス
ru Уильям Харкнесс
zh 威廉·哈克內斯
zh 威廉·哈克尼斯
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Summary
William Harkness was born on December 17, 1837[1], in Ecclefechan[2]. He died on February 28, 1903[3], in Jersey City[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], surgeon[6], and meteorological observer[7].
FAQs
Where was William Harkness born?
William Harkness's place of birth was Ecclefechan[2].
Where did William Harkness die?
William Harkness passed away in Jersey City[4].
What did William Harkness do for work?
William Harkness worked as an astronomer[5], surgeon[6], and meteorological observer[7].
Where did William Harkness go to school?
William Harkness was educated at Lafayette College[10], University of Rochester[11], and New York Medical College[12].
What awards did William Harkness receive?
Honors received include honorary master's degree[13] and Doctor of Law (honorary)[14].