J Harlen Bretz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

J Harlen Bretz

geologist

Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1882

Place of Birth: Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 03-Feb-1981

Profession: geologist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

J Harlen Bretz (September 2, 1882 – February 3, 1981) was an American geologist, best known for his research that led to the acceptance of the Missoula Floods and for his work on caves.
He was born to Oliver Joseph Bretz and Rhoda Maria Howlett, farmers in Saranac, Michigan, the oldest of five children.
He earned a degree in biology from Albion College in 1905, where he also met his wife Fanny Chalis.
Thereafter, he became interested in the geology of Eastern Washington state.