Georgius Agricola: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Georg Bauer |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1494 • Saxony |
| Died | November 21, 1555 (aged 61) • Chemnitz |
| Notable Works | “Bermannus; sive, de re metallica” • “De natura eorum quae effluunt ex terra” • “De natura fossilium” • “De ortu et causis subterraneorum” • “De re metallica” |
| Subjects Of Study | classification • mineral • ore • mining • smelting |
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