George Ferdinand Becker

George Ferdinand Becker
George Ferdinand Becker
Born	5 January 1847; New York City, United States
Died	20 April 1919 (aged 72); Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Harvard University; University of Heidelberg; Royal School of Mines (Berlin)
	Scientific career
Fields	Geology, Geophysics
Institutions	University of California, United States Geological Survey
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George Ferdinand Becker (1847–1919) was an American geologist. His most important work was in connection with the origin and mode of occurrence of ore deposits, especially those of the western United States.^[1]

^ Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). "Becker, George Ferdinand" . New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.

[nie-1] Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). "Becker, George Ferdinand" . New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.

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George Ferdinand Becker

Born	(1847-01-05)5 January 1847 New York City, United States
Died	20 April 1919(1919-04-20) (aged 72) Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Harvard University University of Heidelberg Royal School of Mines (Berlin)
Scientific career
Fields	Geology, Geophysics
Institutions	University of California, United States Geological Survey

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George Ferdinand Becker

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