Eduard Suess: Biography, Facts and Career
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Eduard Suess (Austrian German: [ˈeːdu.ard ˈsyːs]; 20 August 1831 – 26 April 1914) was an Austrian geologist and a specialist on the geography of the Alps. He is responsible for hypothesising two major former geographical features, the supercontinent Gondwana (proposed in 1861) and the Tethys Ocean. He also introduced the concepts of eustasy. As a professor of geology at the University of Vienna, he was a founding figure in geology in Austria, influencing numerous geologists across Europe. He was considered the "dean of geology" at the beginning of the twentieth century. He was also an Austrian parliament representative for the liberal party.
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- Full name: Eduard Suess
- Born: 1831-08-20
- Nationality: Austrian Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q156941
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Who is Eduard Suess?
Eduard Suess (Austrian German: [ˈeːdu.ard ˈsyːs]; 20 August 1831 – 26 April 1914) was an Austrian geologist and a specialist on the geography of the Alps.
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Eduard Suess is Austrian Empire.
When was Eduard Suess born?
Eduard Suess was born on 1831-08-20.
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