Arthur Holmes
Geologist

Arthur Holmes Net Worth

Arthur Holmes was a pioneering geologist born in England on January 14, 1890. He is credited with being the first to understand the concept of mantle convection and was a major proponent of the theory of plate tectonics. He also pioneered the practice of radiometric dating, which helped to solidify the scientific community's acceptance of the theory.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 14, 1890
Birth Place England
Age 129 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 20, 1965 (age 75)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $4.5 Billion (2024)

About

Geologist whose discoveries eventually led to the scientific community's acceptance of the theory of plate tectonics. He is credited with being the first of his peers to grasp the concept of mantle convection and pioneered the practice of radiometric dating.

Before Fame

He attended Imperial College London and nearly died of malaria in the 1910's.

Trivia

The Mars crater known as Holmes was named in his honor.

Family Life

He married Geologist Doris Reynolds after his first wife died in 1938.

Associated With

He and John Milne are both world-famous geologists from England.

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