Alexander Dallas Bache

Alexander Dallas Bache (1806–1867) was an American scientist and educator, best known for his contributions to the fields of oceanography and meteorology. He was a prominent figure in the establishment of scientific institutions in the United States and served as the second superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, a position he held from 1843 until his death in 1867. Bache was a member of the prominent Bache family, being the grandson of Benjamin Franklin.