Memorial Page for Marie Tharp
American oceanographer and cartographer
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Marie Tharp (* July 30, 1920 in Ypsilanti; † August 23, 2006 in Nyack) was an american oceanographer and cartographer. She was 86 years old. Her education included University of Michigan, University of Tulsa and Ohio University. She received 4 awards, including Hubbard Medal, Society of Woman Geographers Outstanding Achievement Award. Her cause of death was infarction.
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8 EventsBorn in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County
1920Amoco
1944Columbia University
1952until 1983
Hubbard Medal
1978Society of Woman Geographers Outstanding Achievement Award
1996Mary Sears Woman Pioneer in Oceanography Award
1999Women of Discovery - Sea Award
2004Died in Nyack, Rockland County (infarction)
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Marie Tharp. Forever remembered.