James Melville Gilliss

James Melville Gilliss
Born	(1811-09-06)September 6, 1811 Georgetown, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died	February 9, 1865(1865-02-09) (aged 53) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S.
Known for	United States Naval Observatory
Scientific career
Fields	astronomy
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James Melville Gilliss (September 6, 1811 – February 9, 1865) was an astronomer, United States naval officer and founder of the United States Naval Observatory.