Agassiz, George, 1807-1873
Agassiz, George, 1807-1873
Dates
- Existence: 1807 - 1873
Biography
Louis Agassiz, in full Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, (born May 28, 1807, Motier, Switzerland—died December 14, 1873, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.), Swiss-born American naturalist, geologist, and teacher who made revolutionary contributions to the study of natural science with landmark work on glacier activity and extinct fishes. He achieved lasting fame through his innovative teaching methods, which altered the character of natural science education in the United States.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt letters
Mss 819140
Collection
Identifier: Mss 819140
Date(s):
1819-01 to 1859-05-09
Abstract
In English.
Louis Agassiz letter
Mss 849629
Collection
Identifier: Mss 849629
Date(s):
1849-11-29
Abstract
In English.