Edward Singleton Holden (1846–1914)

American astronomer and librarian. BS in mathematics and astronomy, Washington, 1866. Graduated US Military Academy, West Point, as second lieutenant, 1870. Professor of mathematics, Naval Observatory, Washington, 1873. Professor of astronomy and director of the Washburn Observatory, Wisconsin, 1881. President, University of California, 1886; director, Lick Observatory, 1888–97. Founder, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 1889. Librarian, West Point, 1901–14.