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   James Hutton FRSE (/ ˈ h ʌ t ən /; 3 June O.S. [citation needed] 1726 – 26 March 1797) was a Scottish geologist, agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, naturalist and physician. Often referred to as the "Father of Modern Geology," [2] [3] he played a key role in establishing geology as a modern science.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › James-HuttonJames Hutton | Father of Modern Geology, Scottish Naturalist

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   James Hutton was a Scottish geologist, chemist, naturalist, and originator of one of the fundamental principles of geology—uniformitarianism, which explains the features of the Earth’s crust by means of natural processes over geologic time. Hutton was the son of a merchant and city officeholder.

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   Learn how James Hutton (1726–1797) revolutionized the study of Earth by observing and reasoning about its processes and history. Discover his concepts of the great geological cycle, the Theory of Uniformitarianism, and the age of the Earth.

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6. www.famousscientists.org › james-huttonJames Hutton - Biography, Facts and Pictures - Famous Scientists

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   Lived 1726 - 1797. James Hutton transformed our concepts of the earth and the universe by deciphering the message carried by common rocks. He discovered that our planet is enormously older than people believed. He gathered evidence with his own eyes rather than relying on what 'everyone knows' or the written word. Prior to his

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7. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › father-modernThe Blasphemous Geologist Who Rocked Our Understanding of ...

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   Aug 29, 2016 · Learn how James Hutton challenged the biblical view of a young Earth and developed the theory of uniformitarianism, which revolutionized geology and evolution. Discover his life, work and legacy through his biography, papers and field trips.

8. digital.nls.uk › scientists › biographiesJames Hutton biography - Science Hall of Fame - National ...

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   Learn about James Hutton, the founder of modern geology, who established the Earth's age and uniformitarian theory. Explore his biography, achievements, controversies and legacy.

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   Who is James Hutton?

   • "Millennial Plaques: James Hutton". Hutton's Millennial Plaque, which reads, "In honour of James Hutton 1726–1797 Geologist, chemist, naturalist, father of modern geology, alumnus of the University," is located at the main entrance of the Grant Institute.

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   What were Hutton's theories?

   • Hutton’s theories amounted to a frontal attack on a popular contemporary school of thought called catastrophism: the belief that only natural catastrophes, such as the Great Flood, could account for the form and nature of a 6,000-year-old Earth. The great age of Earth was the first revolutionary concept to emerge from the new science of geology.

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   How old was James Hutton when he was born?

   • James Hutton was born into a prosperous family in 1726 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. His birthday was June 3 (old calendar) or June 14 (modern calendar). His father, William Hutton, was a merchant and the city’s treasurer; he died when James was just three years old. James’s mother, Sarah Balfour, a merchant’s daughter, was a housewife.

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   What did James Hutton discover?

   • Lived 1726 – 1797. James Hutton transformed our concepts of the earth and the universe by deciphering the message carried by common rocks. He discovered that our planet is enormously older than people believed. He gathered evidence with his own eyes rather than relying on what ‘everyone knows’ or the written word.

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10. early-evolution.oeb.harvard.edu › james-huttonJames Hutton | early-evolution - Harvard University

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    Learn about James Hutton (1726 - 1797), who developed the theory of uniformitarianism and the great age of the earth in geology, and proposed a mechanism of natural selection for evolutionary change in biology. See his portrait and caricatures by John Kay.