Benjamin Banneker's life and times. Banneker was the first African American scientist. ... Benjamin Banneker was born in Maryland on November 9, 1731. His father and grandfather were former slaves.

Benjamin Banneker, the son of Robert and Mary Bannaky was born in 1731. His grandfather was a slave from Africa and his grandmother, an indentured servant from England.

Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), an African American mathematician and amateur astronomer, calculated ephemeredes for almanacs for the years 1792 through 1797 that were widely distributed.

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Benjamin Banneker was born in 1731 just outside of Baltimore, Maryland, the son of a slave. His grandfather had been a member of a royal family in Africa and was wise in agricultural endeavors.

Benjamin Banneker -- author, scientist, mathematician, farmer, astronomer, publisher and urban planner -- was descended from enslaved Africans, an indentured English servant, and free men and...

Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) ... Without Benjamin Banneker, our nation's capital would not exist as we know it. ... Benjamin Banneker, known as the first African-American man of science, was born in

Benjamin Banneker, the son of Robert and Mary Bannaky, was born in 1731. His grandfather was a slave from Africa and his grandmother, an indentured servant from England.

*Benjamin Banneker died on October 25, 1806 ... ~After fame spread and he accomplished his work, Benjamin Banneker died on October 25, 1806

Benjamin Banneker was an African-American astronomer, clockmaker, & publisher who was instrumental in surveying the District of Columbia. Banneker taught himself astronomy & advanced mathematics.