How does archbishop ussher's work compared to that of james hutton what did they do to back up their ideas?

Answer: Archbishop James Ussher arrived at the same figure in a more pedantic fashion Calculated the generation time of the "begats" in the Bible, times average lifespan World was created in 4,004 BC Went through several career changes - tried business, lasted only a year as a legal apprentice Went to med school, never established a regular practice