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Ferdinand Zirkel

German geologist (1838-1912) · Scientists · Died at 74

Prof Ferdinand Zirkel FRS(For) HFRSE was a German geologist and petrographer.

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1912Died11 June 19121904Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and ArtAward1899Cothenius MedalAward1898Wollaston MedalAward1897Foreign Member of the Royal SocietyAward1838Born20 May 1838

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Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art1904
Cothenius Medal1899
Wollaston Medal1898
Foreign Member of the Royal Society1897

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1838 to 1912 · aged 74