#373 Overall Influence
James Hutton
Scottish geologist, physician, chemical manufacturer, naturalist, and experimental agriculturalist
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Why is this person notable and influential?James Hutton was a Scottish geologist, experimental agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, naturalist and physician. Often referred to as the ‘father’ of modern geology, his work played a key role in establishing geology as a modern science.
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How’s this person influential?#7 World Rank
Earth Sciences
#81 World Rank
Biology