Nicolás Steno
Nicolás Steno (1638-1686) was a Danish bishop and scientist who is often regarded as the father of modern geology. His groundbreaking work laid the foundations for the principles of stratigraphy, and he is best known for formulating the law of superposition, which states that in any undisturbed sequence of rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom. Steno's contributions to the understanding of the Earth's history and the processes that shape it were significant, blending scientific inquiry with his theological beliefs.
Born on Jan 10, 1638 (387 years old)
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