James Hall

American paleontologist (1811-1898) · United States · Scientists · Died at 86

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James Hall Jr. was an American geologist and paleontologist. He was a noted authority on stratigraphy and had an influential role in the development of paleontology in the United States.

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Hall's Albany office, shown in 2008

Hall and Peter Lesley's Map Illustrating the General Geological Features of the Country West of the Mississippi River, 1857

Awards

Hayden Memorial Geological Award1890

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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United States

Scientists from the United States 6

David Spergel47.1 Ronald A. Katz47.1

Forrest Bird47.1

Simon Lake47.1

Diane Greene47.1

Russell Mittermeier47.1

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