John Monroe Van Vleck, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Monroe Van Vleck

American mathematician

Date of Birth: 04-Mar-1833

Date of Death: 04-Nov-1912

Profession: astronomer, mathematician, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John Monroe Van Vleck (March 4, 1833 – November 4, 1912) was an American mathematician and astronomer. He taught astronomy and mathematics at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut for more than 50 years (1853-1912), and served as acting university president twice.
The Van Vleck Observatory (at Wesleyan University) and the crater Van Vleck on the Moon are named after him.