Bailey Willis

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1857 – 1949

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Who was Bailey Willis?

Bailey Willis was a geological engineer who worked for the United States Geological Survey, and lectured at two prominent American universities. He also played a key role in getting Mount Rainier designated as a national park in 1899. After later focusing more on seismology, he became one of the world's leading earthquake experts of his time.

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Born
Mar 31, 1857
New York
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Columbia University
Died
Feb 19, 1949
Palo Alto

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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