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Edgar Derry Tillyer (December 7, 1881 – December 25, 1970) was an astronomer, computer and lens designer who was the director of research at the American Optical Company. The Optical Society established an award for distinction in the field of vision which is named in his honor, as he was the first award winner in 1954.[1][2][3]

Edgar Derry Tillyer
Born	(1881-12-07)December 7, 1881 Dover, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	December 25, 1970(1970-12-25) (aged 89)
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Dover High School Rutgers University George Washington University
Known for	Lens design
Scientific career
Fields	Astronomy Optics

Born in Dover, New Jersey, Tillyer attended Dover High School, earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and a Master's from George Washington University.[4]

See also

• Anna Estelle Glancy

References

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