Otto Hermann Wilhelm von Abich
(German: Otto Wilhelm Hermann von Abich)
(1806-1886)
German geologist (1806-1886), known for his scientific work in the Caucasus. He held the chair of geology and mineralogy at the University of Dorpat, later worked with the Mountain Engineers, and became an Honorary Fellow of the Academy of Sciences. His principal works concern the geology of the Armenian Highlands, Daghestan, and the Caucasian countries. H.P.B.'s maternal grandmother, Helena Pavlovna de Fadeyev, corresponded and collaborated with him. (BCW 2:521).
Some links:
- Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
- CTD article in Russian: Абих, Герман
- Other resources: Russian Wikipedia
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To show: Otto Hermann Wilhelm von Abich; sortable: Abich, Otto Hermann Wilhelm von
Person's short name: O. H. W. von Abich; sortable: Abich, O. H. W. von; for categories: Abich O.H.W.von
Lifetime: 1806-1886
Shortly: German geologist and researcher of the Caucasus.