Johann Gottlob Lehmann
Meteorologist and geologist, created stratigraphy
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Died
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Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed to the fields of meteorology and geology. Formulated principles of stratigraphy, which laid the groundwork for understanding the geological layers of the Earth. Developed methods for classifying minerals and rocks in a systematic way. Published works on geological formations and processes, influencing future geological studies and practices.
Founded stratigraphy as a scientific discipline
Pioneered the classification of minerals
Published significant geological texts
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