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Robert Elmer Horton | |
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| Born | May 18, 1875 |
| Died | April 22, 1945 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Hydrology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | ecologist |
Robert Elmer Horton (May 18, 1875 – April 22, 1945) was an American hydrologist, geomorphologist, civil engineer, and soil scientist, considered by many to be the father of modern American hydrology. An eponymous medal is awarded by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of hydrological geophysics. The AGU Hydrology section (representing about a 3rd of AGU's membership) was formed largely due to his personal property (near New York) that was bequeathed to AGU.