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Scipione Breislak

(1748–1826) Geologist

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Scipione Breislak was a geologist.

Quick Facts About Scipione Breislak

Born
August 17, 1748
Died
February 15, 1826
Profession
Geologist
Notable works
Introduction À La Géologie Ou À L'histoire Naturelle De La Terre...... (French Edition)

About Scipione Breislak

Scipione Breislak, Italian geologist of Swedish parentage, was born in Rome in 1748. He distinguished himself as a professor of mathematical and mechanical philosophy in the college of Ragusa; but after residing there for several years he returned to his native city, where he became a professor in the Collegio Nazareno, and began to form the fine mineralogical collection in that institution.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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