Percival Lowell (March 13, 1855 – November 12, 1916) was an American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, and furthered theories of a ninth planet within the Solar System. He founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and formed the beginning of the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death.
Percival Lowell
businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer
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American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer
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Percival Lowell, American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer, known for american businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer, was born on 1855-03-13.
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