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Ina von Grumbkow Viktorine Helene Natalie (Ina) von Grumbkow (1872-1942) was a palaeontologist. Although not academically trained, she contributed significantly contributed to the field of palaeontology[1].

In 1907, her fiancée, Walter von Knebel and his companion, Max Rudolff disappeared on lake Öskjuvatn while on an expedition to the Icelandic volcano Askja. In 1909 von Grumbkow lead an expedition to Askja[2].

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  1. ^ 'Wives and daughters of early Berlin geoscientists and their work behind the scenes', Earth Sciences History, Issue Volume 29, Number 2 / 2010, Pages 291-310 Author Barbara A. R. Mohr
  2. ^ Moody, R.T.J. et al (2010). Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Saurians: A Historical Perspective p. 141. Geological Society Special Publication.