Georgius Agricola

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Georgius Agricola

Earth Sciences

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Mineralogy

#22

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Georgius Agricola

Philosophy

#2785

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Logic

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• Earth Sciences
• Philosophy

Why Is Georgius Agricola Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Georgius Agricola was a German Humanist scholar, mineralogist and metallurgist. Born in the small town of Glauchau, in the Electorate of Saxony of the Holy Roman Empire, he was broadly educated, but took a particular interest in the mining and refining of metals. For his groundbreaking work De Natura Fossilium published in 1546, he is generally referred to as the Father of Mineralogy.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Georgius Agricola?

Georgius Agricola is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Padua
• University of Bologna
• Leipzig University

What Are Georgius Agricola's Academic Contributions?

Georgius Agricola has made the following academic contributions:

• De Natura Fossilium