Alexander H. Rice, Jr.

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1875 – 1956

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Who was Alexander H. Rice, Jr.?

Alexander Hamilton Rice, Jr. was an American physician, geographer, geologist and explorer especially noted for his expeditions to the Amazon Basin. He was professor of geography at Harvard University from 1929 to 1952, and was the founder and director of the Harvard Institute of Geographical Exploration.

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Born
Aug 2, 1875
Boston
Also known as
  • Alexander Rice, Jr.
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
Lived in
  • Newport
Died
Jul 21, 1956
Newport

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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