About Amos Henry Worthen
Lived 1813 – 1888 (aged 74). Amos Henry Worthen was an American geologist and paleontologist.
Amos Henry Worthen (1813–1888) was an American geologist and paleontologist from Illinois. He was the second state geologist of Illinois and the first curator of the Illinois State Museum. He was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the American Philosophical Society and the National Academy of Sciences.
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Who was Amos Henry Worthen?
American geologist and palaeontologist
When was Amos Henry Worthen born?
Amos Henry Worthen was born on 31 October 1813 in Bradford.
When did Amos Henry Worthen die?
Amos Henry Worthen died on 6 May 1888 in Warsaw.
What was Amos Henry Worthen's occupation?
Amos Henry Worthen was a geologist and paleontologist.
What nationality was Amos Henry Worthen?
Amos Henry Worthen was American.
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