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Percival Lowell built the Lowell observatory in hope of finding a new planet, as they were almost there to finding Pluto, he died. And someone else took over the observatory and found Pluto.

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Was Percival Lowell a man?

no percival Lowell is considered an it


When was Percival Lowell born?

Percival Lowell was born on March 13, 1855.


What is Percival Lowell's birthday?

Percival Lowell was born on March 13, 1855.


When did Percival Lowell die?

Percival Lowell died on November 12, 1916 at the age of 61.


How old was Percival Lowell at death?

Percival Lowell died on November 12, 1916 at the age of 61.


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How old is Percival Lowell?

Percival Lowell was born on March 13, 1855 and died on November 12, 1916. Percival Lowell would have been 61 years old at the time of death or 160 years old today.


Where was mars discovered by Percival Lowell?

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Was Percival Lowell related to roman mythology?

Lowell named the body he discovered Pluto after the Roman god of the underworld. The first two letters of Pluto are the same as Percival Lowell's initials, too.


Who organized a search for the existence of Pluto?

Percival Lowell