Ernst Antevs
| Ernst Antevs | |
|---|---|
| Born |
20 November 1888 Vartofta, Sweden |
| Died | May 19, 1974 (aged 85) |
| Residence | Sweden, United States |
| Citizenship | Sweden, United States |
| Nationality | Swede |
| Fields | Quaternary geology |
| Alma mater | Stockholm University |
| Doctoral advisor | Gerard De Geer |
| Known for | Varve geochronology |
Ernst Valdemar Antevs (1888–1974) was a Swedish geologist who made significant contributions to Quaternary geology, particularly geomorphology and geochronology. Antevs is best known for his contributions to North American quaternary geology and his scientific disputes with Gerard De Geer, his former doctoral advisor. He was also involved in archaeological investigations at Clovis and Gila Pueblo.[1]