Home›Geology›Theory StatusBrowse ByTheory StatusFactsTheory StatusSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonField EstablishedWell-attested1741 1Theory StatusAcceptedTheory Status3 entriesSources1. Wikipedia: History of geologytier 2WikipediaHistory of geology, institutional recognition paragraphQuote, History of geology, institutional recognition paragraphIn 1741 the best-known institution in the field of natural history, the National Museum of Natural History in France, created the first teaching position designated specifically for geology.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.