Biography of Samuel Pierpont Langley

Samuel Pierpont Langley (* 22. August 1834 in Roxbury; † 27. February 1906 in Aiken) was an astrophysiker und Flugpionier. He was 71 years old. His education included Boston English High School and Boston High School. He worked at Harvard University, United States Naval Academy, Allegheny Observatory, University of Pittsburgh and Smithsonian Institution. He received 10 awards, including Rumford Medal, Henry Draper Medal. He was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery.