Argand, Emile

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Name
Argand, EmileGender: M
born on 6 January 1879 at 05:00 (= 05:00 AM )
Place Geneva, Switzerland, 46n12, 6e09
Timezone LMT m6e09 (is local mean time)
Data source
BC/BR in handRodden Rating AA
Astrology data 15°32' 17°55 Asc. 07°46'



Biography

Swiss geologist who played a major role in helping to unravel the complex structure of the Alps in the early 20th century. He was Professor of geology at Neuchatel until his death. Gifted, able to think in three dimensions with an acute capacity of visual recall, he produced a valuable synthesis of European tectonics in which he espoused new ideas of continental mobilism. Died 9/14/1940, Neuchatel, Switzerland.

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Events

  • Death, Cause unspecified 14 September 1940 (Age 61)

Source Notes

B.R. in hand from Steinbrecher

Categories

  • Vocation : Education : Teacher (Professor of Geology)
  • Vocation : Science : Geology
  • Traits : Mind : Exceptional mind
  • Notable : Extraordinary Talents : For Abstract thought (Three-dimensional concepts)
  • Lifestyle : Work : Same Job more than 10 yrs (Teacher most of his life at Neuchatel)

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