Herman Adolfovich Trautschold
Geologist & Paleontologist
Born
1817
208 years ago
Died
October 22nd, 1902
122 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the fields of geology and paleontology. Conducted extensive studies on various geological formations and fossil records. Published numerous scientific papers and reports detailing findings from field research and excavations.
Studied Russian geology extensively
Identified and classified various fossil species
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