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When was John D. Whitney born?

  • July 19, 1850

  • August 12, 1849

  • June 15, 1851

  • September 23, 1852

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John D. Whitney was born on July 19, 1850. He was an American geologist and mining engineer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the geology and mineral resources of the western United States. Whitney's work helped to shape the development of the mining industry in the region and contributed to the growth of scientific knowledge about the geology of the American West.
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