Joseph LeConte
American geologist (1823–1901)
Joseph LeConte was born on February 26, 1823 in Liberty County and died on July 6, 1901 in Yosemite Valley, aged 78. Recorded occupations: geologist, university teacher, physicist, environmentalist, writer and zoologist. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of America. Fields of work: medicine, geology, evolutionary theory and religion. Educated at Harvard University and University of Georgia. Member of National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.
- Born
- February 26, 1823 · Liberty County
- Died
- July 6, 1901 · Yosemite Valley
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- geologist, university teacher, physicist, environmentalist, writer, zoologist
- Positions held
- President of the Geological Society of America
- Education
- Harvard University, University of Georgia
- Wikipedia editions
- 6 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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