O.C. Marsh

American paleontologist and geologist

Othniel Charles Marsh was an American paleontologist, geologist, and academic administrator who served as the first professor of paleontology at Yale University. He was a leading figure in the field of paleontology during the late 19th century and was known for his work on dinosaurs and other fossil species. Marsh was also a prolific writer and published numerous papers and books on paleontology and geology.