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Jacobus Kapteyn

Dutch astronomer, best known for his extensive studies of the milky way and as the first discoverer of evidence for galactic rotation (1851-1922).

Born January 19th, 1851 in Barneveld, Utrecht. [ref]

Died June 18th, 1922 at 71 years old in Amsterdam. [ref]

Occupations
astronomer, physicist, professor, university teacher
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Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die. Amelia Burr