Augusto Gansser-Biaggi

Swiss geologist (1910-2012) · Switzerland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 101

Augusto Gansser-Biaggi was a Swiss geologist who specialised in the geology of the Himalayas. He was born in Milan.

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A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026

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A life in dates

2012Died9 January 20121982Gustav-Steinmann MedalAward1980Wollaston MedalAward1968Patron’s MedalAward1910Born28 October 1910

Also in Deutsch

Gustav-Steinmann Medal1982

Wollaston Medal1980

Patron’s Medal1968

Country

Switzerland