AGASSIZ, LOUIS J. R.
\ˈaɡɐsˌɪz], \ˈaɡɐsˌɪz], \ˈa_ɡ_ɐ_s_ˌɪ_z]\
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(1807-1873), was born in Switzerland. In 1846 he came to the United States, and remained here as professor of geology and zoology. In both these sciences he did work of inestimable value, and exerted great influence upon their development in America by his enthusiasm, energy and organizing ability.
By John Franklin Jameson
