Frank Wigglesworth Clarke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frank Wigglesworth Clarke

American geologist

Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1847

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 23-May-1931

Profession: geologist, chemist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Frank Wigglesworth Clarke (March 19, 1847 – May 23, 1931) of Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.
was an American scientist and chemist.
Sometimes known as the "Father of Geochemistry," Clarke is credited with determining the composition of the Earth's crust.
He was a founder of The American Chemical Society and served as its President, 1901.