Perry Byerly
1897-1978 , geophysicist and seismologist
About Perry Byerly
Lived 1897 – 1978 (aged 81). Perry Byerly was an American seismologist, geophysicist and university teacher.
Perry Byerly Jr. (May 28, 1897 – September 26, 1978) was an American geophysicist and seismologist. He was the first professor of seismology at the University of California, Berkeley, and was named emeritus professor in 1965. By 1969, Byerly was considered "one of the foremost seismologists in the country".
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Who was Perry Byerly?
1897-1978 , geophysicist and seismologist
When was Perry Byerly born?
Perry Byerly was born on 28 May 1897 in Clarinda.
When did Perry Byerly die?
Perry Byerly died on 6 September 1978 in Oakland.
What was Perry Byerly's occupation?
Perry Byerly was a seismologist, geophysicist and university teacher.
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Perry Byerly was American.
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