Othniel Charles Marsh | |
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Born | |
Died | March 18, 1899 New Haven, Connecticut, USA | (aged 67)
Nationality | United States |
Known for | Dinosaur fossils |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | Yale University |
Othniel Charles Marsh M.A PhD LL.D (October 29, 1831 – March 18, 1899) was one of the leading paleontologists of the 19th century. He discovered and named many fossils found in western North America.