Robert Plot

English chemist and academic known for work in geology

Robert Plot - English chemist and academic known for work in geology
Born

December 13th, 1640
384 years ago

Died

April 30th, 1696
329 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

England

Links & References

Contributed to the foundational fields of geology and natural history. Conducted studies on fossils and minerals, emphasizing the analysis of the earth's materials. Published 'The Natural History of Staffordshire' in 1686, detailing the region's geology and quarrying practices. Served as the first curator of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, where valuable specimens were cataloged and displayed.

Published 'The Natural History of Staffordshire'

Served as first curator of the Ashmolean Museum

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