About Gerard De Geer

Baron Gerard Jacob De Geer was a Swedish geologist who made significant contributions to Quaternary geology, particularly geomorphology and geochronology. De Geer is best known for his work on varves. In 1890 De Geer was the first to apply the name Ancylus Lake to the Baltic paleolake discovered by Henrik Munthe. He subsequently participated in the protracted scientific controversy surrounding this lake.

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Gerard De Geer

Swedish geologist (1858-1943)

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About Gerard De Geer

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geologist, politician

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member of the Second Chamber, rector

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Sweden

Born

October 2, 1858

Died

July 23, 1943, July 24, 1943

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