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Mikkel Pederssøn Escholt

Norwegian priest and geologist · Norway · On the map · Religious Figures · Died 1669

Mikkel Peders[s]øn Escholt was a Norwegian priest and natural theologian, best known for his book Geologia Norvegica written in Danish in 1657 where he is considered as among the first to use the word "geology".

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A typical day, 30 days to 19 October 2026

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Country
Norway
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 1669