John Wesley Powell
American geologist (1834-1902)
John Wesley Powell was born on March 24, 1834 in Mount Morris and died on September 23, 1902 in North Haven, aged 68. Recorded occupations: explorer, linguist, military personnel, geologist, botanist and geographer. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: natural science. Educated at Oberlin College, Illinois College and Wheaton College. Member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science and National Academy of Sciences.
- Born
- March 24, 1834 · Mount Morris
- Died
- September 23, 1902 · North Haven
- Age at death
- 68
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- explorer, linguist, military personnel, geologist, botanist, geographer
- Education
- Oberlin College, Illinois College, Wheaton College
- Wikipedia editions
- 35 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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