Konstantin Glinka
Russian mineralogist and soil scientist (1867-1927) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 60
Konstantin Dmitrievich Glinka (1867-1927) was a Russian soil scientist. He was Director of the Agricultural College of Leningrad and Experimental Station, and the first director of the Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute. He authored over 150 works on soil, geography, mineralogy, and geology.
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Students of A. V. Sovetov and V. V. Dokuchaev, members of the Poltava expedition of V. V. Dokuchaev. K. D. Glinka is seated first on the left in the middle row. Photo was taken in 1892 or 1893
K. D. Glinka on an excursion to the USA. First International Soil Congress. 1927.
1927, Moscow
Memorial plaque at house, 12 st. Alekseevsky, in Voronezh
Textbook "Soil Science", 1915Awards
About this person
He is known for having published the first world soil map in 1906.
Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1927 · aged 60
