James Croll

Description: (Geographer, Geologist)
James Croll, FRS, a prominent 19th-century Scottish scientist, made significant contributions to the study of climate variability. He formulated a groundbreaking theory that correlated alterations in the Earth's orbit with shifts in global climate patterns. Croll's work provided the basis for our comprehension of how orbital changes influence the Earth's climate across extended periods. His research and theories have had a profound impact on the disciplines of geology, climatology, and paleoclimatology, establishing him as a pioneering figure in Earth sciences history.

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Birthday January 2, 1821 (Capricorn)
Born In Little Whitefield, Perthshire, Scotland
Died on December 15, 1890
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