John Strachey (geologist)
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John Strachey
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Born | 10 May 1671 Chew Magna |
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Died | 11 June 1743 Greenwich |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
Fields | Geology |
Known for | stratified rock formations |
John Strachey (10 May 1671 - 11 June 1743) was a British geologist. He was born in Chew Magna, England and died in Greenwich. He introduced a theory of rock formations known as Stratum.