Matthew Fontaine Maury (January 14, 1806 – February 1, 1873) was an American astronomer, naval officer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and educator.
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14 January 1806 Spotsylvania County, Virginia
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Died |
1 February 1873 (aged 67) Lexington, Virginia, U.S.
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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