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Josiah Whitney
About
American geologist (1819–1896)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Josiah Whitney
- Born
- 1819-11-23
- Died
- 1896-08-15
- Occupation
- explorer / university teacher / geologist / metallurgist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Northampton
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLouisa May Goddard
Family
- FatherJosiah Dwight Whitney
- MotherSarah Williston
- SiblingWilliam Dwight Whitney
- SiblingMaria Whitney
- ChildEleanor Goddard Whitney
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Education
- Yale University
- Phillips Academy
- Round Hill School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q3493080 ↗
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