Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Louis Agassiz Biography and Timeline

Follow Louis Agassiz through 2 dated historical records for Switzerland.

Louis Agassiz, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1837–1837Years on this page

1837

Glacial Theory

Naturalist · Neuchatel · Science / Physics

Publicly advances the theory of a widespread prehistoric glacial period.

Role range: 1807-1873

Neuchatel Glacial Address

Naturalist · Neuchatel · Science / Physics

Presents evidence that extensive ancient ice once covered large regions.

Role range: 1807-1873

Records, sources and methodology

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