John William Dawson
Deceased Q1702168

John William Dawson

Canadian geologist, principal of McGill University (1820–1899)

Born: October 13, 1820 (1820) · Pictou
Died: November 19, 1899 (1899) · Montreal
Age at death: 79 years
Nationality Canada
Occupation writer, botanist, geologist, zoologist, paleontologist
Field of work geology, paleontology
Education University of Edinburgh, Pictou Academy
Employer McGill University
Position held president, President of the Geological Society of America
Gender male

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