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Hess was born in New York City and educated at Yale, graduating in 1927, and Princeton where he gained his PhD in 1932. He worked first as a field geologistin Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in the period 1928-29. After a year at Rutgers in 1932 he moved to Princeton in 1934, becoming professor of geology in 1948.
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How did Harry Hammond Hess die?
of shock
Who was Harry Hammond Hess?
Annette Burns
Where did Harry Hammond Hess die at?
New york city
How many children did Harry Hammond Hess have?
He had 2 boys.
Did harry hess have family?
Rear Admiral Dr. Harry Hammond Hess was married to Annette (Burns), and was the father of Dr. George Burns Hess and Frank Deming Mather Hess.
When did harry hammond hess die?
He died August 25, 1969
What did Harry Hess invent?
Harry Hammond Hess is not known for any invention. He was, however, one of the primary developers in the modern theory of plate tectonics.
What is Harry Hammond Hess famous for?
Harry Hammond Hess (1906-1969) developed theories of plate tectonics, particularly seafloor spreading as the source of new oceanic crust.
What did Hess's theory become known as?
Harry Hammond Hess was a United States Navy Officer and a geologist. He was known world wide for his theories that became known as the sea floor spreading.
What was Henry Hess middle name?
Hammond
When did Harry Hess Reichard die?
Harry Hess Reichard died in 1956.
When was Harry Hess Reichard born?
Harry Hess Reichard was born in 1878.
