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Jean-Baptiste-Julien d’ Omalius d’Halloy: Quick Facts

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Born February 16, 1783 • Liège • Austrian Netherlands
Died January 15, 1875 (aged 91) • Brussels • Belgium • Austrian Netherlands
Subjects Of Study Belgium • Paris Basin • Carboniferous Period • Tertiary Period • evolution
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