Jonathan Ingersoll Bowditch
1806–1889 (age 83)
mathematician, astronomer
Biography
Jonathan Ingersoll Bowditch distinguished himself as a mathematician and astronomer, contributing to the intellectual life of his era through precise calculation and scholarly devotion. His research and publications reflected a keen mind devoted to understanding the heavens and applying that knowledge to practical navigation and the wider community.
Celebrated by peers for his dedication to learning, he rests at Mount Auburn Cemetery, a place that honors those whose pursuits of knowledge elevated the public conversation of their day.