Banneker, Benjamin, 1731-1806
Person
Dates
- Existence: 17311109 - 18061019
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Benjamin Banneker astronomical journal
Collection
Identifier: MS 2700
Abstract
The astronomical journal of mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), one of the first African-Americans to be recognized for his scientific achievements. He was also a successful farmer, surveyor, and almanac author and was largely self-taught.
Dates:
1781, 1790-1802, 1806