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James Melville Gilliss

American astronomer

Died when: 53 years 156 days (641 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

James Melville Gilliss

James Melville Gilliss (September 6, 1811 – February 9, 1865) was an astronomer, United States naval officer and founder of the United States Naval Observatory.


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