Dwight Dwight Dana
American mineralogist, scientist and zoologist (1813-1895)
1813 — 1895
Quick Facts
Profession
American mineralogist, scientist and zoologist (1813-1895)
Born
February 12, 1813
Died
1895 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
zoologist, geologist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in UticaDied in New Haven
1813
Born in Utica (1813-02-12)
1872
AwardWollaston Medal
1874
Positionboard member (1874–1877)
1877
AwardCopley Medal
1882
AwardClarke Medal
1884
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
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James Dwight Dana FRS FRSE was an American geologist, mineralogist, volcanologist, and zoologist. He made pioneering studies of mountain-building, volcanic activity, and the origin and structure of continents and oceans around the world.
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Who is Dwight Dwight Dana?+
James Dwight Dana FRS FRSE was an American geologist, mineralogist, volcanologist, and zoologist. He made pioneering studies of mountain-building, volcanic activity, and the origin and structure of continents and oceans around the world.
What does the name Dwight mean?+
The name Dwight means "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is of English origin.
When was Dwight Dwight Dana born?+
Dwight Dwight Dana was born on February 12, 1813.
When did Dwight Dwight Dana die?+
Dwight Dwight Dana died in 1895, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.
The name Dwight is of English origin, meaning "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dwight — February 12, 1813
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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— a colleague
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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