Jean Albert Gaudry

Geologist and paleontologist, stratigraphy

Jean Albert Gaudry - Scientists & Innovators born September 16th, 1827
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Contributed significantly to geology and paleontology. Specialized in stratigraphy and organized fossil records. Published works on French Tertiary fossils that expanded the understanding of earth's geological history. Served as a professor at the University of Paris and held key roles in geological societies. His research involved extensive field studies and detailed analysis of fossilized remains, leading to important discoveries in extinct species.

Published studies on French Tertiary fossils

Contributed to geological mapping in France

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