Benjamin Peirce

For others with a similar name, see Benjamin Pierce. Benjamin Peirce (pronounced purse), April 4, 1809 – October 6, 1880) was an American mathematician who taught at Harvard University for forty years. He made contributions to celestial mechanics, number theory, algebra, and the philosophy of mathematics.After graduating from Harvard, he became a tutor there (1829), then was appointed professor of mathematics in 1831. He added astronomy to his portfolio in 1842, and remained as Harvard professor until his death. In addition, he was instrumental in the development of Harvard's science curriculum, served as the college  librarian, and was director of the U.S. Coast Survey from 1867 from 1874.
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Noun
1. United States mathematician and astronomer remembered for his studies of Uranus and Saturn and Neptune (1809-1880)
(synonym) Peirce
(hypernym) mathematician

n. Benjamin Peirce (1809-80), American mathematician and astronomer