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Nicolaus Steno
Pioneer in anatomy and geology, bishop (1638–1686) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nicolas Steno[1] (1 January 1638 – 25 November 1686; NS: 11 January 1638 – 5 December 1686) was a Danish Catholic cleric and scientist who pioneered in both anatomy and geology.
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Nicolas Steno | |
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Born | 1 January 1638 |
Died | 25 November 1686 (aged 48) |
Nationality | Danish |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Anatomy and geology |
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In 1659 he decided not to accept anything written in a book and, instead, decided to find out things for himself.[2] He is considered the father of geology and stratigraphy.[3]4; 96
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