Charles Kenneth Leith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Kenneth Leith

American geologist

Date of Birth: 20-Jan-1875

Place of Birth: Wisconsin, United States

Date of Death: 13-Sep-1956

Profession: geologist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Charles Kenneth Leith (January 20, 1875 – September 13, 1956) was an American geologist.
He was head of the University of Wisconsin geology department for 30 years.
In 1942, he was awarded the Penrose Medal by the Geological Society of America, the highest award given in the geosciences.