Agassiz, Alexander (1835-1910)

Dates

• Existence: 1835 - 1910

Biography

Alexander Emmanuel Rodolphe Agassiz; zoologist, biologist, botanists, oceanographer, mine operator, naturalist, and philanthropist; born: December 17, 1835, Neuchâtel, Switzerland; died in his sleep returning home to America from a trip to Europe on March 27, 1910 aboard the ship Adriatic; male