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John Imbrie

American meteorologist (1925-2016) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 90

John Imbrie was an American paleoceanographer best known for his work on the theory of ice ages. He was the grandson of William Imbrie, an American missionary to Japan.

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2016Died13 May 20162003Milutin Milankovic MedalAward1999Vega MedalAward1996Vetlesen PrizeAward1994Wilbur Cross MedalAward1991Lyell MedalAwardWilliam H. Twenhofel MedalAward1990Leopold-von-Buch-PlaqueAward1986Maurice Ewing MedalAward1925Born4 July 1925

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Awards

Milutin Milankovic Medal2003
Vega Medal1999
Vetlesen Prize1996
Wilbur Cross Medal1994
Lyell Medal1991
William H. Twenhofel Medal1991
Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque1990
Maurice Ewing Medal1986
MacArthur Fellows Program

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2016 · aged 90