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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Geologist
gptkb:Scientist
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:American_Philosophical_Society
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:Yale_College
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Yale_University
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gptkbp:awards
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Honorary degrees from multiple universities
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gptkbp:born
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August 8, 1779
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:Benjamin_Silliman_Jr.
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gptkbp:contribution
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Promoted the study of natural history
Established the first American scientific journal
Pioneered the use of the scientific method in America
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gptkbp:died
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November 24, 1864
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:Chemistry
Geology
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gptkbp:field_of_study
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Geochemistry
Mineralogy
Paleontology
Petrology
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Benjamin Silliman
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Louis_Agassiz
gptkb:Charles_Lyell
gptkb:John_William_Dawson
Environmental science
American chemistry
Natural resource management
Public understanding of science
American geology
Scientific community in the 19th century
American science education
Development of scientific societies in the U. S.
Geological surveys in the U. S.
Interdisciplinary studies in science.
Scientific education in the United States
Scientific publishing in America
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gptkbp:known_for
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Contributions to chemistry and geology
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:Silliman's_Journal
Silliman's Law (in chemistry)
Sillimanite (mineral named after him)
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_students
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gptkb:Eli_Whitney
gptkb:George_P._Marsh
gptkb:Benjamin_Silliman_Jr.
gptkb:John_Tyndall
gptkb:Alexander_Agassiz
gptkb:William_H._Brewer
gptkb:William_H._Prescott
gptkb:James_Dwight_Dana
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:First_American_textbook_on_chemistry
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gptkbp:position_held
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Professor at Yale University
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gptkbp:published
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American Journal of Science
Journal of Science
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_Silliman
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:James_Dwight_Dana_Jr.
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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