Febuary 9th
Wilson Bentley walked 6 miles in freezing snow with light clothing. Wilson Bentley got Pneumonia. Wilson Bentley died because of it 2 weeks later.
Wilson Bentley, known as the "Snowflake Man," was born on a farm in Jericho, Vermont. He was the son of farmers, Jerediah and Terentia Bentley, and had one brother, Charlie. Bentley was a self-taught photographer and is famous for his pioneering work in photographing snowflakes.
Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley was born on February 9, 1865. He was an American farmer and photographer who is known for his pioneering work in snowflake photography.
No, Wilson Bentley never married, according his biography, The Snowflake Man, by Duncan C. Blanchard
Snowflakes
Wilson A. Bentley
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December 21, 1931
Wilson A. Bentley, often known as "Snowflake Bentley," lived in Jericho, Vermont. He is famous for being the first person to photograph snowflakes, dedicating much of his life to studying and capturing their intricate patterns. Bentley's work contributed significantly to the understanding of snowflake formation and crystallography.
John Irving Bentley was born in 1874.
Because he was interested in snowflakes
George Bentley was born in 1842.