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Theodor KjerulfNorwegian geologist and poet.
Date of Birth: 30.03.1825
Country:  Norway |
Content:
- Norwegian Geologist and Poet
- Establishment of the Norwegian Geological Survey
- Notable Geological Publications
- "Das Christiania-Silurbecken" (1855)
Norwegian Geologist and Poet
Theophilus Scheerer was a renowned Norwegian geologist and poet. He received his education at the universities of Christiania (now Oslo), Bonn, and Heidelberg.
Establishment of the Norwegian Geological Survey
In 1857, Scheerer played a pivotal role in establishing the Norwegian Geological Survey, becoming its first director. Concurrently, he held the position of Professor of Mineralogy and Geology at the University of Christiania.
Notable Geological Publications
Throughout his career, Scheerer published numerous significant geological works, including:
"Das Christiania-Silurbecken" (1855)
"Geologisk Kart over Kristiania omegn" (1864)"Ueber die Kennzeichen der Stratificafion" (1877)
"Udsigt over det sydlige Norges Geologie" (1875)
"Uebersichtskarte des s?dlichen Norwegens" (1877)
"Die Geologie des ?sdl. und mittlern Norwegens" (German translation, 1880)
