Louis Agassiz
Louis Agassiz was a Swiss-American naturalist and geologist known for his contributions to glaciology and stratigraphy. His scientific work, however, was marred by his strong racial theories, which promoted the idea of racial hierarchies and contributed to the scientific justification of racism.
Born on May 28, 1807 (218 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,084 | $21,000,000 | 6,540$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,623 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,476 | $2,700,000 | 1,133$ |
| Totals | 3 | 401,849,829 | 134,183 | $23,715,000 | 7,686$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Jamaica:
Louis Agassiz commissioned the images of Renty and Delia on behalf of Harvard University.
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United Kingdom:
The photos were commissioned by Harvard professor and zoologist Louis Agassiz as part of discredited research.
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United States:
Louis Agassiz commissioned the images of Renty and Delia, which were part of a deeply racist project.
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United Kingdom:
Louis Agassiz made derogatory comments about Indian women, reflecting the racist views of his era.
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