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Stephen Alexander

astronomer

1806 (Schenectady, N.Y.) – 1883 (Princeton, N.J.)

Alexander was Henry’s brother-in-law, and collaborated on Henry’s scientific investigations. Alexander accompanied Henry to Princeton, and like him joined the university faculty.

  • Short biography from Princeton
  • Wikipedia's biography (also short)

Stephen Alexander knew…

  • Joseph Henry
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