Robert Mallet
Irish geophysicist (1810–1881) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Irish geophysicist. For the French writer, see Robert Mallet (writer).
Robert Mallet FRS MRIA (3 June 1810 – 5 November 1881) was an Irish geophysicist, civil engineer, and inventor who distinguished himself by research concerning earthquakes (and is sometimes known as the father of seismology).[1] His son, Frederick Richard Mallet was a geologist who worked in India.
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Born | (1810-06-03)3 June 1810 |
Died | 5 November 1881(1881-11-05) (aged 71) Clapham, London |
Nationality | Irish |
Education | Trinity College in Dublin |
Occupation | Engineer |
Children | John William Mallet, Frederick Richard Mallet |
Relatives | Isaac Mallet (grandson) |
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Projects | Fastnet Rock lighthouse |
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