Marie Tharp
Marie Tharp was an American cartographer, oceanographer, geologist and surveyor (1920–2006). She was born in Ypsilanti and died in Nyack.
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Marie Tharp
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- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 2006
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- cartographer · oceanographer · geologist · surveyor
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Marie Tharp was an American cartographer, oceanographer, geologist and surveyor (1920–2006). She was born in Ypsilanti and died in Nyack.
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1920
Marie Tharp born at Ypsilanti.
1977
World Ocean Floor painted by Heinrich C Berann following a map by Bruce C Heezen & Marie Tharp [1977] (1977) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
2006
Marie Tharp died at Nyack.
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Formation and teaching. Tharp studied at University of Michigan, University of Tulsa and Ohio University. The record notes the qualifications bachelor's degree and master's degree. Tharp worked in oceanography and geology. She was employed by Amoco, Columbia University and Club Nacional de Football. She belonged to Society of Woman Geographers. She worked at New York City. Tharp received Hubbard Medal, Society of Woman Geographers Outstanding Achievement Award, Mary Sears Woman Pioneer in Oceanography Award and Women of Discovery - Sea Award.
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