What was Agassiz's full name?
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz
Louis Antoine Agassiz
Jean Philippe Agassiz
Louis Ferdinand Agassiz
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Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, a Swiss-American biologist, geologist, and glaciologist, made significant contributions to the fields of natural science. Born in Switzerland in 1807, Agassiz studied medicine before turning his focus to natural history. His comprehensive study of glaciers led to the development of the Ice Age theory.
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