James Hutton was a Scottish geologist, agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, naturalist and physician. Often referred to as the "Father of Modern Geology," he played a key role in establishing geology as a modern science.

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Occupation: geologist, meteorologist, farmer, industrialist
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: June 3, 1726
Died: March 26, 1797

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James Hutton

Scottish geologist, physician, chemical manufacturer, naturalist, and experimental agriculturalist; (1726-1797)

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