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William Herbert Hobbs was an American geologist who lived from 1864 to 1953 and spent much of his academic career at the University of Michigan. He served there as professor of geology, headed the geology and mineralogy department from 1907 to 1933, and directed the Geological Laboratory. His work and expeditions, including four journeys to Greenland, contributed to research in glacial geology, structural geology, and related earth sciences.
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Who was William Herbert Hobbs?
William Herbert Hobbs was an American geologist who lived from 1864 to 1953. He spent much of his academic career at the University of Michigan.
What position did William Herbert Hobbs hold at the University of Michigan?
Hobbs headed the university's geology and mineralogy department from 1907 to 1933. He also served as a professor of geology there.
What field of geology was William Herbert Hobbs known for?
Hobbs worked broadly in geology, including structural geology and the study of mountain building. His career also included geological exploration and interpretation of Earth's large-scale structures.
When did William Herbert Hobbs live?
He was born in 1864 and died in 1953. Those dates place his main academic career in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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