Rockwood, Charles G. (Charles Greene), 1843-1913
Variant namesCharles Greene Rockwood was a professor of mathematics from 1877 to 1905 at Princeton Unviersity, and had many interests in seismology and general scientific study. In 1878 he was a member of the Princeton Expedition to observe the solar eclipse at Denver, Colorado, and in 1886 he assisted the U.S. Geological Survey in the investigation of the major earthquake in Charleston, South Carolina.
Rockwood was awarded an honorary degree from Princeton in 1896. He also published many articles on volcanology and seismology.
From the description of Charles Greene Rockwood collection on earthquakes, 1872-1907. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 326481698
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| creatorOf | Yale College (1718-1887). Class of 1864. Records of the Class of 1864, Yale College, 1864-1914 (inclusive). | Yale University Library | |
| creatorOf | Rockwood, Charles Greene, 1843-1913. Charles Greene Rockwood papers, 1861-1874. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Rockwood, Charles Greene, 1843-1913. Charles Greene Rockwood collection on earthquakes, 1872-1907. | Princeton University Library | |
| creatorOf | Rockwood, Charles G. (Charles Greene), 1843-1913. Charles Greene Rockwood papers, 1861-1874. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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Birth 1843-01-11
Death 1913
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