Properties (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:advocacy |
Environmental geology
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Geological_Society_of_America
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:Yale_University
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science |
| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary degrees
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1792-01-01
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:William_McGavock_Jr.
William_McLure_Jr. |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
Other geologists
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
Understanding of geological time
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Mapping geological formations
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1864-01-01
1863-01-01 |
| gptkbp:faculty |
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
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| gptkbp:fellowship |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
|
| gptkbp:field |
Geology
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| gptkbp:fieldOfStudy |
Stratigraphy
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| gptkbp:financialPerformance |
Mentored many geologists
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
Stratigraphic principles
Influenced geological practices Pioneered geological mapping techniques Promoted geology in universities |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
19th century America
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| gptkbp:historicalLegacy |
Influence on geological education
|
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
Coal and mineral resources
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| gptkbp:historicalRole |
Founding member of geological societies
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Early_American_geology
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William McGavock
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| gptkbp:impact |
Geological_surveys_in_the_U.S.
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Geologists in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:William_Maclure
gptkb:William_Smith |
| gptkbp:influenceOn |
Geological mapping techniques
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Future generations of geologists
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| gptkbp:involved |
Public lectures on geology
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Pioneering work in geology
Pioneering_geological_studies_in_the_United_States |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on modern geology
|
| gptkbp:mentor |
Young geologists
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Published in various journals
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:McGavock_House
Geological_Map_of_the_United_States Geology_of_the_Appalachian_Mountains |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Geologist
Politician |
| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:Tennessee
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Tennessee
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
William_McLure
William_Maclure_Jr. |
| gptkbp:publicationNumber |
Over 50 scientific papers
|
| gptkbp:publications |
Numerous scientific papers
|
| gptkbp:researchAreas |
Mineralogy
Coal geology |
| gptkbp:researchContribution |
Coal mining techniques
Geological surveys and reports |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Coal deposits
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Field studies
Significant contributions to geology Worked with various institutions Observation and analysis |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:role |
Educator
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
Empirical research
Respected figure Leader in geological research. Respected in the field of geology |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_McGavock
Mary_McLure |
| gptkbp:workLocation |
Extensive_fieldwork_in_Appalachia
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