He was a polymath, and performed research in the fields of geology, mineralogy, botany, chemistry, ethnography, petrology and karstology.
en.wikipedia.org A philomath is a seeker of knowledge and facts, while a polymath is a possessor of knowledge in multiple fields.
en.wikipedia.org He nevertheless has exhibited throughout the series many qualities of a polymath, including refined knowledge of art, food, wine, literature, and music.
en.wikipedia.org He was a great polymath, being a musician, astronomer, poet, inventor of the term geography and mathematician.
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