George Ferdinand Becker
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George Ferdinand Becker (1847–1919) was an American geologist. His most important work was in connection with the origin and mode of occurrence of ore deposits, especially those of the western United States.[1]
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Born | (1847-01-05)5 January 1847 |
Died | 20 April 1919(1919-04-20) (aged 72) Washington, D.C., USA |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard University University of Heidelberg Royal School of Mines (Berlin) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology, Geophysics |
Institutions | University of California, United States Geological Survey |
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