Roderick Murchison, 1st Baronet
Deceased Q361900

Roderick Murchison, 1st Baronet

British geologist (1792-1871)

Born: February 19, 1792 (1792) · Ross and Cromarty
Died: October 22, 1871 (1871) · London
Age at death: 79 years
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation writer, military personnel, entomologist, botanist, geologist, paleontologist
Field of work geology
Education Durham School
Employer University of Edinburgh, Geological Society of London
Position held President of the Geological Society of London, President of the British Science Association, President of the Royal Geographical Society
Gender male

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