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George Frederick Wright

American geologist

Died when: 83 years 88 days (998 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

George Frederick Wright

George Frederick Wright (January 22, 1838 – April 20, 1921) was an American geologist and a professor at Oberlin Theological Seminary, first of New Testament language and literature (1881 – 1892), and then of "harmony of science and revelation" (until retirement in 1907).

He wrote prolifically, publishing works in geology, history, and theology.Early in his career he was an outspoken defender of Darwinism, and later in life he emphasised his commitment to a form of theistic evolution.


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