David Rittenhouse
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Astronomer who focused on the planet Venus and taught astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also the first American to sight Uranus, which he did in 1784.
Before Fame
He formed a scientific instrument shop when he was 19 years old.
Trivia
He was a member of the American Philosophical Society and he was the first director of the United States Mint, which produces circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce.
Family Life
He married Elanor Coulston on February 20, 1766.
Associated With
He was mentioned in the book "Notes on the State of Virginia" written by Thomas Jefferson.
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