List of Famous people with last name Bowditch

Nathaniel Bowditch

First Name Nathaniel

Born on March 26, 1773

Died on March 16, 1838 (aged 64)

Born in United States of America, Massachusetts

Nathaniel Bowditch was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel. In 2001, an elementary and middle school in Salem was named in his honor.

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Henry Pickering Bowditch

First Name Henry

Last Name Bowditch

Born on April 4, 1840

Died on March 13, 1911 (aged 70)

Born in United States of America, Massachusetts

Henry Pickering Bowditch was an American soldier, physician, physiologist, and dean of the Harvard Medical School. Following his teacher Carl Ludwig, he promoted the training of medical practitioners in a context of physiological research. His teaching career at Harvard spanned 35 years.

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Susan Bowditch

First Name Susan

Born on November 30, 1959 (age 66)

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