Louis Agassiz Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Louis Agassiz, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Switzerland.

2 records1837–18372 events1 places

Chronological biography

1837

Glacial Theory24 July 1837

Science / Physics · Naturalist · Neuchatel

Publicly advances the theory of a widespread prehistoric glacial period.

Neuchatel Glacial Address24 July 1837

Science / Physics · Naturalist · Neuchatel

Presents evidence that extensive ancient ice once covered large regions.

Titles and roles

Naturalist

Record provenance

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