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- Nicolaus Steno (born January 1 [January 11, New Style], 1638, Copenhagen, Denmark—died November 25 [December 5], 1686, Schwerin [Germany]) was a geologist and anatomist whose early observations greatly advanced the development of geology.
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Niels Steensen (Danish: Niels Steensen; Latinized to Nicolas Steno or Nicolaus Stenonius); 1 January 1638 – 25 November 1686 [NS: 11 January 1638 – 5 December 1686]) was a Danish scientist, a pioneer in both anatomy and geology who became a Catholic bishop in his later years.
Nicolaus Steno was a geologist and anatomist whose early observations greatly advanced the development of geology. In 1660 Steno went to Amsterdam to study human anatomy, and while there he discovered the parotid salivary duct, also called Stensen’s duct.
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Mar 15, 2018 · Nicolas Steno was one of the founders of modern geology, establishing in 1669 some of its fundamental principles, including the basic law that in layers of rock the oldest layers are found at the bottom and the youngest layers at the top.
Despite a relatively brief scientific career, Nicholas Steno's work on the formation of rock layers and the fossils they contain was crucial to the development of modern geology. The principles he stated continue to be used today by geologists and paleontologists.
Jun 18, 2021 · Steno was founded by a trial attorney, a computer engineer, and an experienced entrepreneur in September of 2018. This Q&A introduces you to the entrepreneur of that three-person equation, our Chief Executive Officer Greg Hong.
- Greg Hong
Bl. Nicolas Steno (January 11, 1638 to December 5, 1686 Gregorian Calendar) Steno made fundamental contributions to four branches of science: anatomy, paleontology, geology, and crystallography. He was Danish by birth (Nicolas Steno is a Latinized version of Niels Stensen).
Jul 20, 2004 · Nicolaus Steno. Although he lived at a time when people believed in witches and unicorns, Nicolaus Steno established some of the most important principles of modern geology.
