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Gerard Kuiper
Netherlands-born american astronomer (1905–1973).
Born December 7th, 1905 in Tuitjenhorn. [ref]
Died December 24th, 1973 at 68 years old in Mexico City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Occupations
astronomer, cartographer, planetary scientist, university teacher
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