David Rittenhouse

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Rittenhouse
Occupation	Astronomer
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1732(1732-04-08)
Age	292
Date Of Death	Jun 26, 1796
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Aries

David Rittenhouse Biography

David Rittenhouse is one of the most popular and richest Astronomer who was born on April 8, 1732 in Pennsylvania, United States. Astronomer who specialized in his Venus planet. Venus and taught Astronomy in the University of Pennsylvania. He was one of the very first American to observe Uranus and did it in 1784.

He was featured within the volume “Notes on the State of Virginia” written by He was mentioned in the book “Notes on the State of Virginia” written by Thomas Jefferson..

He was married to Elanor Coulston on 20 February 1766.

David Rittenhouse Net Worth

David Rittenhouse is one of the richest Astronomer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Rittenhouse 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started a scientific workshop for instruments when he reached aged 19.

He was an associate of the American Philosophical Society and he was the first director of the United States Mint, which creates circulating coins for America. United States to conduct its trade and commerce.

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Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Astronomer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. David Rittenhouse celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

Top Facts about David Rittenhouse

1. David Rittenhouse was an American astronomer born in 1732.
2. He served as the first director of the United States Mint.
3. Rittenhouse observed the transit of Venus in 1769.
4. He built his own astronomical instruments, including a telescope.
5. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society.
6. He helped establish the University of Pennsylvania’s observatory.
7. Rittenhouse calculated the orbit of Uranus in 1783.
8. He corresponded with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
9. Rittenhouse died in 1796 at age 64.
10. His name is memorialized on several buildings and institutions today.

What is the history of the Rittenhouse name?

Rittenhouse Name Meaning Americanized spelling of German Rittinghaus, a habitational name from a farm near Altena, Westphalia.

Who is Rittenhouse Square named?

Rittenhouse Square, one of William Penn’s original five, was known as the southwest square until 1825 when it was named for the astronomer-clockmaker, David Rittenhouse (1732-96).

What does Rittenhouse mean in English?

According to a user from California, U.S., the name Rittenhouse is of German origin and means “The name Rettinghausen can be broken into 3 parts. Rett/ritt meaning ‘sumpf’ marshy land; ing meaning belonging to and haus meaning house. To translate in English it s ‘ those belonging to the family in the marshland ‘”.

Where is the Rittenhouse family from?

Biography. David Rittenhouse was born on April 8, 1732, in Roxborough Township, Philadelphia County , near a small village within Philadelphia called Rittenhousetown. This village is located near Germantown, along the stream Paper Mill Run, which is a tiny tributary of the Wissahickon Creek.

Who is Rittenhouse timeless?

David Rittenhouse (Armin Shimerman) is a clockmaker and astronomer as well as the founder of the Rittenhouse organization. When Benedict Arnold introduces him to Flynn and the Lifeboat team, David kills Arnold before arranging for Wyatt and Flynn to be executed.