John Strong Newberry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Strong Newberry

American geologist, physician, explorer, and author

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1822

Place of Birth: Windsor, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1892

Profession: physician, geologist, university teacher, paleontologist, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Strong Newberry (December 22, 1822 – December 7, 1892) was an American physician, geologist and paleontologist.
He participated as a naturalist and surgeon on three expeditions to explore and survey the western United States.
During the Civil War he served in the US Sanitary Commission and was appointed secretary of the western department of the commission.
After the war he became professor of geology and paleontology at Columbia University School of Mines.