Birthdate: September 25, 1749
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Osiecznica, Poland
Died: June 30, 1817
Abraham Gottlob Werner, a German geologist, is remembered for his pioneering theory on the Earth’s crust stratification and history, known as Neptunism. Although some aspects of Neptunism were later challenged, Werner’s main legacy is his establishment of the chronological succession of rocks. He was known for instilling a deep passion for geology in his students, earning him the moniker “father of German geology.” Werner’s contributions had a profound impact on the study of geology and have left a lasting mark on the field.
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