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Friedrich Schmidt

Baltic German geologist and botanist (1832-1908) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 76

Carl Friedrich Schmidt was a Baltic German geologist and botanist in the Russian Empire. He is acknowledged as the founder of Estonian geology. In the mid-19th century, he researched Estonian oil shale, kukersite, and named it after Kuckers.

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Awards

Wollaston Medal1902
Honorary Doctor of the University of Königsberg

About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1832 to 1908 · aged 76