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Blessed Nicolaus Steno
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Or Niels Steensen. Danish anatomist and geologist who converted to Catholicism. Was made a bishop. He died in 1686.
3 1/2-minute radio program in RealAudio, and a transcript, about the scientist who was fascinated by the question of solid formations within rocks.
Essay on Steno's contributions to geology and particularly to the theory of fossil formation.
Biographical article on the scientist and bishop beatified by the Catholic Church.
Long article on the talented anatomist whose observations set a course for modern geology.
Although "Steno's Law" refers to a principle of crystallography, Steno may be regarded as the founder of palaeontology. Article for amateur geologists and nonspecialists.
Profile with portrait, quotations, and links.
Although he sometimes relied on theories later discredited, this scientist established some basic principles still in use today. Short essay on the man and his discoveries.
Profile of the scientist turned Catholic priest.
Long article on the talented anatomist whose observations set a course for modern geology.
Profile with portrait, quotations, and links.
Although "Steno's Law" refers to a principle of crystallography, Steno may be regarded as the founder of palaeontology. Article for amateur geologists and nonspecialists.
Profile of the scientist turned Catholic priest.
Or Niels Steensen. Danish anatomist and geologist who converted to Catholicism. Was made a bishop. He died in 1686.
3 1/2-minute radio program in RealAudio, and a transcript, about the scientist who was fascinated by the question of solid formations within rocks.
Biographical article on the scientist and bishop beatified by the Catholic Church.
Essay on Steno's contributions to geology and particularly to the theory of fossil formation.
Although he sometimes relied on theories later discredited, this scientist established some basic principles still in use today. Short essay on the man and his discoveries.
