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1897 in science

The year 1897 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1896 in science, other events of 1897, 1898 in science and the list of years in science.

Table of contents

1 Awards 2 Births 3 Deaths

Awards

• Copley Medal: Albert von Kolliker
• Wollaston Medal: Wilfred Hudleston

Births

Deaths

• February 19 - Karl Weierstrass, mathematician (* 1815)
• May 6 - Edward James Stone, astronomer (* 1831)
• October 19 - George Pullman, inventor (* 1831)

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