Background
Baumgardt, B. R. was born on May 19, 1862 in Liverpool, England. Son of Theodore and Mary (Lathangue) Baumgardt.
Baumgardt, B. R. was born on May 19, 1862 in Liverpool, England. Son of Theodore and Mary (Lathangue) Baumgardt.
Educated Strengnäs, Sweden. Graduate Strengnäs College, Sweden, special studies in astronomy and mathematics.
Secretary Oregon Academy Sciences, 1892. President and for 10 years chairman astronomical and mathematics section Southern California Academy Sciences. Staff lecturer The Brooklyn Institute Arts and Sciences, The American Institute (New York), League for Political Education (New York), American University Extension (Philadelphia), National Geography Society (Washington, District of Columbia), Goodwyn Institute (Memphis), Academy Science and Art (Pittsburgh), Philadelphia Forum.
Honorary member American Institute (New York).
Has private astronomical observatory with 4½-inch refracting telescope.
Member American Institute (New York). Has private astronomical observatory with 4½-inch refracting telescope.
Married Mary Louise Steinhauer, July 20, 1885. Children: Mars Frederick, Howard Oscar.