Auguste Michel-Lévy
Geologist and author of geological maps
Born
August 7th, 1844
180 years ago
Died
September 27th, 1911
113 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to the field of geology through the development of geological maps. Worked on the French geological mapping project and published several influential works on stratigraphy and geology. Played a key role in demonstrating the importance of precise geological surveys.
Created detailed geological maps of France
Published the 'Traité de géologie'
Contributed to the understanding of stratigraphy
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