Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Harry Verney Warren

1904-1998
geochemistry, scientist, prospector. biogeochemistry. Whoa. that's big.
The founding father of biogeochemistry--metal content of plants to find buried minerals. Wow.

Born in Washington--went to BC for school; Then Oxford for doctorate; Also an Olympian, for Canada. What's the deal there? in 1928.

Was a geologist lecturer at UBC-- professor. Very inspirational. Big thing was this biogeochemistry thing though. used in mineral exploration.
Helped prospectors.
Renaissance man.

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