Gabriel Auguste Daubrée

Geologist and engineer, studied volcanism

Gabriel Auguste Daubrée - Geologist and engineer, studied volcanism
Born

June 25th, 1814
210 years ago

Died

May 29th, 1896
128 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the field of geology, focusing on the processes of volcanism and metamorphism. Conducted extensive field studies and published numerous influential papers on geological formations. Served as a professor at the Collège de France, where research on the volcanic activity in regions such as Auvergne advanced understanding of igneous processes. His noteworthy works include detailed studies on the formation of granite and other crystalline rocks.

Published studies on volcanism

Served as professor at Collège de France

Research on granite formation

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