Konstantinos M. Mitsopoulos | |
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| Born | c. 1844 Patras, Greece |
| Died | 1911 (aged 66–67) Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Alma mater | Freiberg University University of Athens |
| Children | Maximos Mitsopoulos |
| Relatives | Iraklis Mitsopoulos |
| Awards | Order of the Redeemer |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Natural science Geology Mineralogy Pyrometallurgy Metallurgy Seismology |
| Institutions | University of Athens Athens Polytechnic |
| Doctoral advisors | Hercules Mitsopoulos |
Konstantinos M. Mitsopoulos (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Μ. Μητσόπουλος; c. 1844–1911) was a writer, geologist, mineralogist, chemist, and professor. His uncle Iraklis Mitsopoulos was the father of modern natural sciences in Greece. He followed in his uncle's footsteps, and was the first student to receive a doctorate degree in the natural sciences at the University of Athens in 1868. He was one of the first scientists in Greece to publicly promote Darwin's theory of evolution. He edited and published the periodical known as Prometheus in 1890, promoting Darwinist views. The publication was shut down by the church two years later.[1][2][3][4]
Mitsopoulos was born in Patras. He followed the degree path of natural sciences at the University of Athens during the 1860s. He continued his studies in Germany at the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. It was one of the leading universities in Europe for geology and mineralogy. Some of his professors included Hieronymous Theodor Richter and Clemens Winkler. He returned to Greece and became a professor at the University of Athens and Athens Polytechnic University. He became dean of the School of Philosophy, president of the University of Athens and the Athens Polytechnic University. He died in Athens in 1911 at the age of 67. He was honored with the Silver Medal of the Order of the Redeemer.[5][6]
- ^ Tampakis 2013, pp. 4.
- ^ D. Koutsoyiannis, D. Liatis, and G.F. Sargentis (October 23, 2022). "Mitsopoulos Iraklis". National (Metsovian) Technical University of Athens. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
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- ^ Savaidou 2010, pp. 51–52, 54, 88–95, 103, 106, 117–118, 142, 165, 214, 232, 234, 259, 316, 325–327, 331–332, 334–335, 339–343, 346, 368, 370, 415, 443–444, 455, 466–468, 472, 483, 485.