Georges Cuvier
Georges Cuvier | |
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| Born | August 23, 1769 |
| Died | May 13, 1832 |
| Residence | France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | catastrophism, evolution |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Naturalist, Zoologist |
Proponent of catastrophism in geology in the early 19th century.