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Nelson Horatio Darton

American geologist (1865-1948)

  • Fame38.9
  • Momentum15.4
  • Wikipedia125
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Lived 1865–1948, aged 83United States
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  • Era
    1865–1948
    Aged 83
  • Awards
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    recognised work
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Updated 2026-07-21

Nelson Horatio Darton was a geologist who worked for the United States Geological Survey. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, started working in his uncle's drug business at thirteen years old, and becoming a practicing chemist. His interest in geology started as a sideline, and he was hired by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1886.

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