Heinrich Ries, Ph.D. (April 30, 1871 – April 11, 1951) was an American economic geologist, born in Brooklyn, New York, and educated at Columbia University and at the University of Berlin. He was employed principally at Cornell University, initially as an instructor (1898–1902), as an assistant professor (1902–1905), as professor, and as head of the geological department (1915- ). Professor Ries made numerous reports on clay published by the United States Geological Survey, the New York State Geological Survey and the Canadian Geological Survey.
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30 April 1871 Brooklyn, New York
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11 April 1951 (aged 79) Ithaca, New York
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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