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John MacCulloch
1773Oct, 6

John MacCulloch

John MacCulloch, Scottish geologist and academic (d. 1835)
John MacCulloch FRS (6 October 1773 – 21 August 1835) was a Scottish geologist. He was the first geologist to be employed by the government in Britain and is best known for his pioneering texts on geology and for producing the first geological maps of Scotland. He introduced the word "malaria" into the English language.

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  • 16Dec

    Boston Tea Party

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