Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden
American geologist and surgeon (1829–1887) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden (September 7, 1829 – December 22, 1887) was an American geologist noted for his pioneering surveying expeditions of the Rocky Mountains in the late 19th century. He was also a physician who served with the Union Army during the Civil War.
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Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden | |
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Born | September 7, 1829 (1829-09-07) Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 22, 1887 (1887-12-23) (aged 58) |
Other names | "Man Who Picks Up Stones Running"[1] |
Known for | Survey expeditions of the Rocky Mountains |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology |
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