James D. Dana: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | James Dwight Dana |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1813 • Utica • New York |
| Died | April 14, 1895 (aged 82) • New Haven • Connecticut |
| Awards And Honors | Copley Medal (1877) |
| Notable Works | “A System of Mineralogy” |
| Subjects Of Study | classification • coral island • coral reef • evolution • mineral |
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