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Rinchen Barsbold

Mongolian paleontologist and geologist (1935-2025) · Mongolia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Rinchen Barsbold was a Mongolian paleontologist, geologist and an expert in vertebrate paleontology and Mesozoic stratigraphy. Most of his work was performed at the Institute of Geology in Ulaanbaatar. Barsbold was instrumental in the discovery and recovery of the Mongolian dinosaur fossil record.

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Romer-Simpson Medal2010
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His work has helped to form a more complete understanding of the later stages of dinosaur evolution in Eurasia.

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Mongolia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1935 to 2025 · aged 89

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