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Your question is kind of broad since geology is comprised of such a wide spectrum of careers, but here are a few of the most renowned geologists in history: James Hutton - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hutton Charles Lyell - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lyell Alfred Wegener - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Wegener Here's a list of other famous geologists: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_geologists The majority of work that geologists perform today is based on the discoveries of these people. There are many different jobs that geologists perform today, but I'd say that the "best" geologists of today are those who dedicate their lives to the study of environmental sustainability and the prediction/prevention of geologic hazards. Geologists involved with the oil industry are generally the highest paid in the field, but some may not consider these to be the "best" geologists because of their affiliation with oil companies and how detrimental they are to the environment. Many of the best geologists today work for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://www.usgs.gov/
by providing an understanding that most changes on earth's surface happen slowly
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Charles Lyell was born on November 14, 1797.
Charles Lyell was born on November 14, 1797.
Charles Henry Lyell was born in 1875.
Sir Charles Lyell was born on November 14, 1797.
Sir Charles Lyell was born on November 14, 1797.
Sir Charles Lyell died on February 22, 1875 at the age of 77.
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Charles Lyell
Charles Lyell is well known for inventing the theory of geology. He was originally a British lawyer before writing "Principles of Geology".
Sir Charles Lyell was born on November 14, 1797 and died on February 22, 1875. Sir Charles Lyell would have been 77 years old at the time of death or 217 years old today.
Lyell became one after Darwin was heavily influenced by his theory about gradual geological processes.