Othniel Charles Marsh

Othniel Charles Marsh was a pioneering American paleontologist in the late 19th century, renowned for discovering and studying dinosaur fossils. He contributed significantly to our understanding of prehistoric life through his excavations, particularly in the western United States. Marsh was a key figure in the "Bone Wars," a competitive race with fellow paleontologist Edward Drinker Cope to find and name new dinosaur species. His work laid important groundwork in paleontology, helping to establish the scientific study of dinosaurs and prehistoric ecosystems.