George Frederick Wright

Geologist, Author

1838 – 1921

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Who was George Frederick Wright?

George Frederick Wright was an American geologist and a professor at Oberlin Theological Seminary, first of New Testament language and literature, and then of "harmony of science and revelation". He wrote prolifically, publishing works in geology, history, and theology. Early in his career he was an outspoken defender of Darwinism, and later in life he emphasised his commitment to a form of theistic evolution.

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Born
Jan 22, 1838
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Oberlin College
  • Brown University
Died
Apr 20, 1921

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on July 23, 2013

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