About John Fries Frazer
Lived 1812 – 1872 (aged 60). John Fries Frazer was an American geologist.
John Fries Frazer (July 8, 1812 – October 12, 1872) was a University of Pennsylvania graduate and first assistant geologist to the Geological Survey of Pennsylvania. He became a professor of Natural philosophy and Chemistry and in later years he became Vice Provost of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Who was John Fries Frazer?
American geologist (1812–1872)
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John Fries Frazer was born on 8 July 1812 in Philadelphia.
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John Fries Frazer died on 12 October 1872.
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John Fries Frazer was a geologist.
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John Fries Frazer was American.
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