1890 in science
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The year 1890 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1889 in science, other events of 1890, 1891 in science and the list of years in science.

Awards

• Copley Medal: Simon Newcomb
• Wollaston Medal for Geology: William Crawford Williamson

Births

Deaths

• December 26 - Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist (* 1822)

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