Helmut de Terra
1900–1981 (age 81)
geologist/paleontologist
Biography
Helmut de Terra was born in 1900 and distinguished himself as a geologist and paleontologist whose scientific contributions advanced human understanding of the natural world. His 81 years were dedicated to scholarly pursuit and the exploration of Earth's geological history.
Helmut de Terra is honored at Woodlawn Friends Meeting House Cemetery. His legacy as a dedicated scientist and researcher continues to influence the fields of geology and paleontology, cementing his place among the notable scholars of his era.