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Nathaniel Shaler
American paleontologist and geologist (1841–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nathaniel Southgate Shaler (February 20, 1841 – April 10, 1906)[1] was an American paleontologist and geologist who wrote extensively on the theological and scientific implications of the theory of evolution, whose work is now considered scientific racism.[2]
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Nathaniel Southgate Shaler | |
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![]() Nathaniel Shaler in 1894. | |
Born | (1841-02-20)February 20, 1841 |
Died | April 10, 1906(1906-04-10) (aged 65) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Paleontology, Geology |
Institutions | Lawrence Scientific School |
Doctoral advisor | Louis Agassiz |
Doctoral students | Charles Henry Smyth Jr. Edward A. Birge |
Other notable students | Ralph Stockman Tarr |
Author abbrev. (zoology) | Shaler |
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