Charles T. Jackson

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Properties (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf person
gptkbp:affiliation Maine Geological Survey
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkbp:awards Fellow_of_the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkbp:birthDate 1805-01-01
gptkbp:children Charles_Jackson_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution mapping geological formations
promoting geological education
studying mineral deposits
gptkbp:deathDate 1880-01-01
gptkbp:field natural_sciences
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charles T. Jackson
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:John_C._Frémont
geological_surveys_in_the_United_States
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:William_Smith
gptkbp:knownFor geology
mineralogy
gptkbp:legacy establishment of geological surveys
pioneering work in geology
influence on future geologists
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableEvent published numerous scientific papers
served on the board of trustees for several educational institutions
advocated for the importance of geology in industry
first state geologist of Maine
identified new mineral species
served as a consultant for mining companies
recognized for his contributions to the field of geology.
participated_in_the_establishment_of_the_Maine_Agricultural_College
contributed_to_the_understanding_of_the_Appalachian_Mountains
contributed_to_the_development_of_geological_maps_in_the_U.S.
gptkbp:notableWork Report on the Geology of the State of Maine
gptkbp:occupation geologist
gptkbp:researchFocus geological mapping
mineral classification
New_England_geology
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Maine
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Jackson