SettingsEnglish geologists
Adam Sedgwick
Adam Sedgwick (22 March 1785 – 27 January 1873) was one of the founders of modern geology.
Adam Sedgwick (22 March 1785 – 27 January 1873) was one of the founders of modern geology.
Albany Hancock
Albany Hancock , naturalist, biologist and supporter of Charles Darwin, was born on Christmas Eve in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Albany Hancock , naturalist, biologist and supporter of Charles Darwin, was born on Christmas Eve in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Alexander Catcott
The Reverend Alexander Catcott was an English geologist and theologian born in Bristol, who became the vicar of Temple Church, Bristol and the author of numerous works on science and theology.
The Reverend Alexander Catcott was an English geologist and theologian born in Bristol, who became the vicar of Temple Church, Bristol and the author of numerous works on science and theology.
Alexander Henry Green
Alexander Henry Green FRS (October 10, 1832 – August 19, 1896) was an English geologist.
Alexander Henry Green FRS (October 10, 1832 – August 19, 1896) was an English geologist.
Alfred Harker (petrologist)
Alfred Harker FRS (19 February 1859 - 28 July 1939) was an English geologist who specialised in petrology and interpretive petrography.
Alfred Harker FRS (19 February 1859 - 28 July 1939) was an English geologist who specialised in petrology and interpretive petrography.
Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn
Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn, CMG, LL.D, FRS, FGS (26 July 1824 – 19 October 1902) was a British geologist, director of the Geological Survey of Victoria from 1852–1869, director of Geological Su...
Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn, CMG, LL.D, FRS, FGS (26 July 1824 – 19 October 1902) was a British geologist, director of the Geological Survey of Victoria from 1852–1869, director of Geological Su...
Alfred Tylor
Alfred Tylor (1824-1884) was an English geologist.
Alfred Tylor (1824-1884) was an English geologist.
Anthony Hallam
Professor Anthony Hallam (born December 26, 1933), aka Tony Hallam, is a British geologist, palaeontologist and writer.
Professor Anthony Hallam (born December 26, 1933), aka Tony Hallam, is a British geologist, palaeontologist and writer.
Arthur Elijah Trueman
Sir Arthur Elijah Trueman, FRS, (26 April 1894 – 5 January 1956) was a British geologist.
Sir Arthur Elijah Trueman, FRS, (26 April 1894 – 5 January 1956) was a British geologist.
Arthur Raistrick
Arthur Raistrick was born in a working class home in Saltaire, Yorkshire.
Arthur Raistrick was born in a working class home in Saltaire, Yorkshire.
Bernard Elgey Leake
Bernard Elgey Leake is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Glasgow, was Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow at Cardiff University 2000-2002 and has been an Honorary Research Fellow at Car...
Bernard Elgey Leake is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Glasgow, was Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow at Cardiff University 2000-2002 and has been an Honorary Research Fellow at Car...
Bob White (geophysicist)
Robert White is Professor of Geophysics in the Earth Sciences department at Cambridge University (since 1989) and was elected a FRS in 1994.
Robert White is Professor of Geophysics in the Earth Sciences department at Cambridge University (since 1989) and was elected a FRS in 1994.
Caleb Evans
Caleb Evans, was an English geologist.
Caleb Evans, was an English geologist.
Caroline Birley
Caroline Birley (16 November 1851 – 15 February 1907) was an English geologist, fossil collector and children's author.
Caroline Birley (16 November 1851 – 15 February 1907) was an English geologist, fossil collector and children's author.
Charles Moore (geologist)
Charles Moore, geologist, the second son, but third child, of John Moore, by his wife Sophia, was born at Ilminster, Somerset, on 8 June 1815.
Charles Moore, geologist, the second son, but third child, of John Moore, by his wife Sophia, was born at Ilminster, Somerset, on 8 June 1815.
Charles Ottley Groom Napier
Charles Ottley Groom Napier also known as C. O. G Napier FGS FLS was a natural historian, geologist, mineral collector, as well a writer on vegetarianism, ornithology and an early proponen...
Charles Ottley Groom Napier also known as C. O. G Napier FGS FLS was a natural historian, geologist, mineral collector, as well a writer on vegetarianism, ornithology and an early proponen...
Claud William Wright
Claud William Wright (9 January 1917, Ellenborough, Yorkshire, England – 15 February 2010, Burford, Oxfordshire, England), aka Willy Wright, was a senior British civil servant who was also...
Claud William Wright (9 January 1917, Ellenborough, Yorkshire, England – 15 February 2010, Burford, Oxfordshire, England), aka Willy Wright, was a senior British civil servant who was also...
Clement le Neve Foster
Sir Clement le Neve Foster FRS (March 23, 1841 – April 19, 1904), English geologist and mineralogist Le Neve Foster was born at Camberwell, the second son of Peter le Neve Foster (for many...
Sir Clement le Neve Foster FRS (March 23, 1841 – April 19, 1904), English geologist and mineralogist Le Neve Foster was born at Camberwell, the second son of Peter le Neve Foster (for many...
Colin Reader
Colin Reader is an English geologist with an interest in Ancient Egypt and is also secretary of The Manchester Ancient Egypt Society.
Colin Reader is an English geologist with an interest in Ancient Egypt and is also secretary of The Manchester Ancient Egypt Society.
Daniel Sharpe
Daniel Sharpe FRS (April 6, 1806 - May 31, 1856) was an English geologist.
Daniel Sharpe FRS (April 6, 1806 - May 31, 1856) was an English geologist.
David T. Ansted
David Thomas Ansted (5 February 1814 – 13 May 1880) was an English geologist and author.
David Thomas Ansted (5 February 1814 – 13 May 1880) was an English geologist and author.
David Williams (geologist)
David Williams (1792–1850) was an English geologist and clergyman, who published extensively on the geology of the west of England as well as serving a parish in Somerset.
David Williams (1792–1850) was an English geologist and clergyman, who published extensively on the geology of the west of England as well as serving a parish in Somerset.
Donald Ferlys Wilson Baden-Powell
Donald Ferlys Wilson Baden-Powell (5 October 1897 - 1973), son of Sir George Smyth Baden-Powell, was a geologist who taught geology and palaeolithic archaeology at the University of Oxford.
Donald Ferlys Wilson Baden-Powell (5 October 1897 - 1973), son of Sir George Smyth Baden-Powell, was a geologist who taught geology and palaeolithic archaeology at the University of Oxford.
Dougal Jerram
Dougal Alexander Jerram is a British geologist/earth scientist, television and media presenter/contributor, and author.
Dougal Alexander Jerram is a British geologist/earth scientist, television and media presenter/contributor, and author.
E. J. Bowen
Edmund ("Ted") John Bowen FRS (April 29, 1898 – November 19, 1980) was a British physical chemist.
Edmund ("Ted") John Bowen FRS (April 29, 1898 – November 19, 1980) was a British physical chemist.
E. P. Bottley
Edward Percy Bottley (died 1980) was an English geologist and businessman.
Edward Percy Bottley (died 1980) was an English geologist and businessman.
Edward Battersby Bailey
Sir Edward Battersby Bailey FRS (1 July 1881 – 19 March 1965) was an English geologist.
Sir Edward Battersby Bailey FRS (1 July 1881 – 19 March 1965) was an English geologist.
Edward Budge
Edward Budge (1800–1865) was an English theologian, geologist, and general writer.
Edward Budge (1800–1865) was an English theologian, geologist, and general writer.
Edward William Binney
Edward William Binney FRS (1812–1882) was an English geologist.
Edward William Binney FRS (1812–1882) was an English geologist.
Ernest St. John Burton
Ernest St. John Burton (1875–1962) F.R.S.A, F.L.S, F.G.S, F.Z.S, was a talented artist, composer, musician, author, and geologist.
Ernest St. John Burton (1875–1962) F.R.S.A, F.L.S, F.G.S, F.Z.S, was a talented artist, composer, musician, author, and geologist.
Ethel Shakespear
Dame Ethel Mary Reader Shakespear DBE (17 July 1871 – 17 January 1946), née Ethel Mary Reader Wood, was an English geologist, public servant and philanthropist.
Dame Ethel Mary Reader Shakespear DBE (17 July 1871 – 17 January 1946), née Ethel Mary Reader Wood, was an English geologist, public servant and philanthropist.
Etheldred Benett
Etheldred Benett (22 July 1776 – 11 January 1845) was an early English geologist, the eldest daughter of Thomas Benett (1729–1797) of Wiltshire and Catherine née Darell (d.
Etheldred Benett (22 July 1776 – 11 January 1845) was an early English geologist, the eldest daughter of Thomas Benett (1729–1797) of Wiltshire and Catherine née Darell (d.
Flaxman Charles John Spurrell
Flaxman Charles John Spurrell (6 September 1842 - 25 February 1915), the archaeologist, geologist and photographer, was born in Mile End, Stepney, London, the eldest son of Dr. Flaxman Spurrell,...
Flaxman Charles John Spurrell (6 September 1842 - 25 February 1915), the archaeologist, geologist and photographer, was born in Mile End, Stepney, London, the eldest son of Dr. Flaxman Spurrell,...
Frank Rutley
Frank Rutley (1842 – 1904), an English geologist and petrographer, was born at Dover on 14 May 1842.
Frank Rutley (1842 – 1904), an English geologist and petrographer, was born at Dover on 14 May 1842.
Frederick Drew
Frederick Drew, was an English geologist.
Frederick Drew, was an English geologist.
Frederick Wollaston Hutton
Captain Frederick Wollaston Hutton, FRS, was an English scientist who applied the theory of natural selection to explain the origins and nature of the natural history of New Zealand.
Captain Frederick Wollaston Hutton, FRS, was an English scientist who applied the theory of natural selection to explain the origins and nature of the natural history of New Zealand.
George Julius Poulett Scrope
George Julius Poulett Scrope FRS was an English geologist and political economist as well as a magistrate for Stroud in Gloucestershire.
George Julius Poulett Scrope FRS was an English geologist and political economist as well as a magistrate for Stroud in Gloucestershire.
George Malcolm Brown
Sir George Malcolm Brown, FRS (5 October 1925 – 27 March 1997) was one of the most respected geologists of the second half of the Twentieth century.
Sir George Malcolm Brown, FRS (5 October 1925 – 27 March 1997) was one of the most respected geologists of the second half of the Twentieth century.
George Robert Waterhouse
George Robert Waterhouse (1810 – 1888) was an English naturalist.
George Robert Waterhouse (1810 – 1888) was an English naturalist.
George William Featherstonhaugh
George William Featherstonhaugh FRS was a British geologist and geographer who initiated the Albany and Schenectady Railroad and was a surveyor of the Louisiana Purchase for the US Government.
George William Featherstonhaugh FRS was a British geologist and geographer who initiated the Albany and Schenectady Railroad and was a surveyor of the Louisiana Purchase for the US Government.
Gillian Foulger
Gillian Foulger is a professor of geophysics at Durham University.
Gillian Foulger is a professor of geophysics at Durham University.
Graham Ryder
Graham Ryder was an English geologist and lunar scientist.
Graham Ryder was an English geologist and lunar scientist.
Granville Penn
Granville Penn (9 December 1761 – 28 September 1844) was a great-grandson of Admiral Sir William Penn, a British author, and scriptural geologist.
Granville Penn (9 December 1761 – 28 September 1844) was a great-grandson of Admiral Sir William Penn, a British author, and scriptural geologist.
Henry Clifton Sorby
Henry Clifton Sorby (10 May 1826 - 9 March 1908), was an English microscopist and geologist.
Henry Clifton Sorby (10 May 1826 - 9 March 1908), was an English microscopist and geologist.
Henry De la Beche
Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche FRS (10 February 1796 – 13 April 1855) was an English geologist and palaeontologist who helped pioneer early geological survey methods.
Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche FRS (10 February 1796 – 13 April 1855) was an English geologist and palaeontologist who helped pioneer early geological survey methods.
Henry Haversham Godwin-Austen
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Haversham Godwin-Austen FRS FZS FRGS MBOU (6 July 1834 – 2 December 1923), was an English topographer, geologist and surveyor.
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Haversham Godwin-Austen FRS FZS FRGS MBOU (6 July 1834 – 2 December 1923), was an English topographer, geologist and surveyor.
Henry Higgins (botanist)
Henry Hugh Higgins was an English botanist, bryologist, geologist, curator and clergyman.
Henry Hugh Higgins was an English botanist, bryologist, geologist, curator and clergyman.
Henry Hugh Higgins
Henry Hugh Higgins was an English botanist, bryologist, geologist, curator and clergyman.
Henry Hugh Higgins was an English botanist, bryologist, geologist, curator and clergyman.
Henry Nicholas Ridley
Henry Nicholas Ridley CMG, MA, FRS, FLS, F.R.H.S. was an English botanist and geologist.
Henry Nicholas Ridley CMG, MA, FRS, FLS, F.R.H.S. was an English botanist and geologist.
Henry William Bristow
Henry William Bristow was an English geologist.
Henry William Bristow was an English geologist.
Henry Woodward (geologist)
Henry Bolingbroke Woodward (24 November 1832 – 6 September 1921) was an English geologist.
Henry Bolingbroke Woodward (24 November 1832 – 6 September 1921) was an English geologist.
Horace Bolingbroke Woodward
Horace Bolingbroke Woodward (20 August 1848 - 6 February 1914) was a British geologist who participated in the Geological Survey of England and Wales.
Horace Bolingbroke Woodward (20 August 1848 - 6 February 1914) was a British geologist who participated in the Geological Survey of England and Wales.
Hugh Edwin Strickland
Hugh Edwin Strickland, was an English geologist, ornithologist, naturalist, and systematist.
Hugh Edwin Strickland, was an English geologist, ornithologist, naturalist, and systematist.
James Eccles
James Eccles FGS (1838 – 6 June 1915) was an English mountaineer and geologist who is noted for making a number of first ascents in the Alps during the silver age of alpinism.
James Eccles FGS (1838 – 6 June 1915) was an English mountaineer and geologist who is noted for making a number of first ascents in the Alps during the silver age of alpinism.
James Parkinson
James Parkinson FGS was an English apothecary surgeon, geologist, paleontologist, and political activist.
James Parkinson FGS was an English apothecary surgeon, geologist, paleontologist, and political activist.
John Bicknell Auden
John Bicknell Auden (14 December 1903 – 1991) was an English geologist and explorer, and an official with the World Health Organization.
John Bicknell Auden (14 December 1903 – 1991) was an English geologist and explorer, and an official with the World Health Organization.
John Bostock (physician)
John Bostock MD FRS (1773–1846) was an English physician, scientist and geologist from Liverpool.
John Bostock MD FRS (1773–1846) was an English physician, scientist and geologist from Liverpool.
John Dennant
John Dennant (1839 – 12 June 1907) was an English-born educational administrator and geologist, president of the Royal Society of Victoria in 1903.
John Dennant (1839 – 12 June 1907) was an English-born educational administrator and geologist, president of the Royal Society of Victoria in 1903.
John Hailstone
John Hailstone (1759–1847), geologist, born near London on 13 Dec.
John Hailstone (1759–1847), geologist, born near London on 13 Dec.
John Jeremiah Bigsby
John Jeremiah Bigsby (4 August 1792 – 4 February 1881), English geologist and physician, the son of Dr. John Bigsby, was born at Nottingham on the 14th of August 1792.
John Jeremiah Bigsby (4 August 1792 – 4 February 1881), English geologist and physician, the son of Dr. John Bigsby, was born at Nottingham on the 14th of August 1792.
John Josias Conybeare
John Josias Conybeare, elder brother of William Daniel Conybeare, was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.
John Josias Conybeare, elder brother of William Daniel Conybeare, was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.
John Kidd (chemist)
John Kidd was an English physician, chemist and geologist.
John Kidd was an English physician, chemist and geologist.
John Michell
John Michell (25 December 1724 – 29 April 1793) was an English natural philosopher and geologist whose work spanned a wide range of subjects from astronomy to geology, optics, and gravitation.
John Michell (25 December 1724 – 29 April 1793) was an English natural philosopher and geologist whose work spanned a wide range of subjects from astronomy to geology, optics, and gravitation.
John Milne
John Milne was a British geologist and mining engineer who worked on a horizontal seismograph.
John Milne was a British geologist and mining engineer who worked on a horizontal seismograph.
John Phillips (geologist)
John Phillips FRS (December 25, 1800 – April 24, 1874) was an English geologist.
John Phillips FRS (December 25, 1800 – April 24, 1874) was an English geologist.
John Walter Gregory
John Walter Gregory, FRS, (27 January 1864 – 2 June 1932) was a British geologist and explorer, known principally for his work on glacial geology and on the geography and geology of Australia an...
John Walter Gregory, FRS, (27 January 1864 – 2 June 1932) was a British geologist and explorer, known principally for his work on glacial geology and on the geography and geology of Australia an...
John Wesley Judd
John Wesley Judd (18 February 1840 – 3 March 1916) was a British geologist.
John Wesley Judd (18 February 1840 – 3 March 1916) was a British geologist.
John Whitehurst
John Whitehurst FRS, of Cheshire, England, was a clockmaker and scientist, and made significant early contributions to geology.
John Whitehurst FRS, of Cheshire, England, was a clockmaker and scientist, and made significant early contributions to geology.
John Woodward (naturalist)
John Woodward was an English naturalist, antiquarian and geologist, and founder by bequest of the Woodwardian Professorship of Geology at Cambridge University.
John Woodward was an English naturalist, antiquarian and geologist, and founder by bequest of the Woodwardian Professorship of Geology at Cambridge University.
Joseph Jukes
Joseph Beete Jukes, born to John and Sophia Jukes at Summer Hill, Birmingham, England, was a renowned geologist, author of several geological manuals and served as a naturalist on the expedition...
Joseph Beete Jukes, born to John and Sophia Jukes at Summer Hill, Birmingham, England, was a renowned geologist, author of several geological manuals and served as a naturalist on the expedition...
Joseph Prestwich
Sir Joseph Prestwich FRS, was a British geologist and businessman, known as an expert on the Tertiary Period and for having confirmed the findings of Boucher de Perthes of ancient flint tools i...
Sir Joseph Prestwich FRS, was a British geologist and businessman, known as an expert on the Tertiary Period and for having confirmed the findings of Boucher de Perthes of ancient flint tools i...
Joseph Woods
Joseph Woods FLS FGS 24 August 1776-1864 was a Quaker architect, botanist and geologist born in the village of Stoke Newington, a few miles north of the City of London.
Joseph Woods FLS FGS 24 August 1776-1864 was a Quaker architect, botanist and geologist born in the village of Stoke Newington, a few miles north of the City of London.
Joshua Trimmer
Joshua Trimmer (11 July 1795-16 September 1857) was an English geologist born at North Cray in Kent.
Joshua Trimmer (11 July 1795-16 September 1857) was an English geologist born at North Cray in Kent.
Kingsley Charles Dunham
Sir Kingsley Charles Dunham FRS was one of the leading British geologists and mineralogists of the 20th century.
Sir Kingsley Charles Dunham FRS was one of the leading British geologists and mineralogists of the 20th century.
Lawrence Wager
Lawrence Rickard Wager, commonly known as Bill Wager, (5 February 1904 – 20 November 1965) was a British geologist, explorer and mountaineer, described as "one of the finest geological thi...
Lawrence Rickard Wager, commonly known as Bill Wager, (5 February 1904 – 20 November 1965) was a British geologist, explorer and mountaineer, described as "one of the finest geological thi...
Leonard James Spencer
Leonard James Spencer CBE FRS was a British geologist.
Leonard James Spencer CBE FRS was a British geologist.
Leslie Reginald Cox
Leslie Reginald Cox (22 November 1897, Islington - 5 August 1965) was an eminent palaeontologist and malacologist.
Leslie Reginald Cox (22 November 1897, Islington - 5 August 1965) was an eminent palaeontologist and malacologist.
Leslie Rowsell Moore
Professor L.R. (Leslie Rowsell) Moore, (1912-2003), was Sorby Professor of Geology at Sheffield University, where under his leadership its geology department became one of the largest in the country.
Professor L.R. (Leslie Rowsell) Moore, (1912-2003), was Sorby Professor of Geology at Sheffield University, where under his leadership its geology department became one of the largest in the country.
Lewis Leigh Fermor
Sir Lewis Leigh Fermor OBE FRS was an English geologist and the first president of the Indian National Science Academy.
Sir Lewis Leigh Fermor OBE FRS was an English geologist and the first president of the Indian National Science Academy.
Lucas Barrett
Lucas Barrett (November 14, 1837 – December 18, 1862) was an English naturalist and geologist.
Lucas Barrett (November 14, 1837 – December 18, 1862) was an English naturalist and geologist.
Martin Bott
Martin Harold Phillips Bott FRS (born 1926) is an English geologist and now Emeritus Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University, England.
Martin Harold Phillips Bott FRS (born 1926) is an English geologist and now Emeritus Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University, England.
Martin Lister
Martin Lister FRS (12 April 1639 - 2 February 1712) was an English naturalist and physician.
Martin Lister FRS (12 April 1639 - 2 February 1712) was an English naturalist and physician.
Martin Litherland
Martin Litherland OBE the son of a Methodist Minister, is a geologist who has travelled and published widely.
Martin Litherland OBE the son of a Methodist Minister, is a geologist who has travelled and published widely.
Maureen Muggeridge
Maureen Muggeridge (13 August 1948 – 7 Oct 2010) was a niece of Malcolm Muggeridge but made her name in a very different field.
Maureen Muggeridge (13 August 1948 – 7 Oct 2010) was a niece of Malcolm Muggeridge but made her name in a very different field.
Maurice Tucker
Maurice Edwin Tucker (born November 6, 1946) is a leading British sedimentologist, specialising in the field of carbonate sedimentology, more commonly known as limestones.
Maurice Edwin Tucker (born November 6, 1946) is a leading British sedimentologist, specialising in the field of carbonate sedimentology, more commonly known as limestones.
Nathaniel Wetherell
Dr. Nathaniel Thomas Wetherell MRCS FGS (September 6, 1800 - December 22, 1875) was a British geologist and surgeon.
Dr. Nathaniel Thomas Wetherell MRCS FGS (September 6, 1800 - December 22, 1875) was a British geologist and surgeon.
Nevil Story Maskelyne
Mervyn Herbert Nevil Story Maskelyne (3 September 1823 – 20 May 1911) was an English geologist and politician.
Mervyn Herbert Nevil Story Maskelyne (3 September 1823 – 20 May 1911) was an English geologist and politician.
Nick Schofield
Nick Schofield (born 29 December 1980 in east London) is a British actor best known for his role as Ryan Harper on Night and Day.
Nick Schofield (born 29 December 1980 in east London) is a British actor best known for his role as Ryan Harper on Night and Day.
Noel Odell
Noel Ewart Odell was an English geologist and mountaineer.
Noel Ewart Odell was an English geologist and mountaineer.
Osmond Fisher
Reverend Osmond Fisher (17 November 1817, Osmington, Dorset, England – 12 July 1914, Huntingdon, England) was an English geologist and geophysicist.
Reverend Osmond Fisher (17 November 1817, Osmington, Dorset, England – 12 July 1914, Huntingdon, England) was an English geologist and geophysicist.
Percy Fry Kendall
Percy Fry Kendall (1856-1936), was an English geologist.
Percy Fry Kendall (1856-1936), was an English geologist.
Peter Bellinger Brodie
Peter Bellinger Brodie (1815-1897) was an English geologist and churchman, the son of the conveyancer Peter Bellinger Brodie and nephew of Sir Benjamin C. Brodie.
Peter Bellinger Brodie (1815-1897) was an English geologist and churchman, the son of the conveyancer Peter Bellinger Brodie and nephew of Sir Benjamin C. Brodie.
Peter Fitzgerald-Moore
Peter Fitzgerald-Moore, born May 28, 1919, in London, England), died May 5, 2004, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Peter Fitzgerald-Moore, born May 28, 1919, in London, England), died May 5, 2004, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Richard Cowling Taylor
Richard Cowling Taylor (1789–1851) was an English surveyor and geologist.
Richard Cowling Taylor (1789–1851) was an English surveyor and geologist.
Richard Edmonds (scientist)
Richard Edmonds (1801–1886) was a notable British scientific writer of the Victorian period.
Richard Edmonds (1801–1886) was a notable British scientific writer of the Victorian period.
Richard Lydekker
Richard Lydekker (25 July 1849 – 16 April 1915) was an English naturalist, geologist and writer of numerous books on natural history.
Richard Lydekker (25 July 1849 – 16 April 1915) was an English naturalist, geologist and writer of numerous books on natural history.
Robert Alfred Cloyne Godwin-Austen
Robert Alfred Cloyne Godwin-Austen FRS (March 17, 1808-November 25, 1884) was an English geologist.
Robert Alfred Cloyne Godwin-Austen FRS (March 17, 1808-November 25, 1884) was an English geologist.
Robert Bakewell (geologist)
Robert Bakewell (1768–1843) was an English geologist.
Robert Bakewell (1768–1843) was an English geologist.
Robert Etheridge
Robert Etheridge (3 December 1819 – 18 December 1903) was an English geologist and palaeontologist.
Robert Etheridge (3 December 1819 – 18 December 1903) was an English geologist and palaeontologist.
Robert Etheridge, Junior
Robert Etheridge (23 May 1847 – 4 January 1920) was a British palaeontologist who made important contributions to the Australian Museum.
Robert Etheridge (23 May 1847 – 4 January 1920) was a British palaeontologist who made important contributions to the Australian Museum.
Robert George Spencer Hudson
Robert George Spencer Hudson was an English Geologist and Paleontologist.
Robert George Spencer Hudson was an English Geologist and Paleontologist.
Robert Harkness
Robert Harkness (July 28, 1816 in Ormskirk, Lancashire – October 4, 1878), was an English geologist.
Robert Harkness (July 28, 1816 in Ormskirk, Lancashire – October 4, 1878), was an English geologist.
Robin McInnes
Professor Robin McInnes, OBE (born 1949) is an authority on coastal processes who lives and works on the Isle of Wight.
Professor Robin McInnes, OBE (born 1949) is an authority on coastal processes who lives and works on the Isle of Wight.
Roger Mason (geologist)
Roger Mason was the discoverer of Ediacaran fossils.
Roger Mason was the discoverer of Ediacaran fossils.
Ronald Pearson Tripp
Ronald Pearson Tripp (1914–2001) was a British paleontologist specializing in trilobites.
Ronald Pearson Tripp (1914–2001) was a British paleontologist specializing in trilobites.
Samuel Allport
Samuel Allport (January 23, 1816 – July 7, 1897) was an English petrologist.
Samuel Allport (January 23, 1816 – July 7, 1897) was an English petrologist.
Samuel Hibbert-Ware
Samuel Hibbert-WareSamuel Hibbert-WareSamuel Hibbert-Ware (21 April 1782 – 30 December 1848) was an English geologist and antiquarian.
Samuel Hibbert-WareSamuel Hibbert-WareSamuel Hibbert-Ware (21 April 1782 – 30 December 1848) was an English geologist and antiquarian.
Samuel Woodward
Samuel Woodward (October 3, 1790 - January 14, 1838), English geologist and antiquary, was born at Norwich.
Samuel Woodward (October 3, 1790 - January 14, 1838), English geologist and antiquary, was born at Norwich.
Sir Arthur Russell, 6th Baronet
Sir Arthur Edward Ian Montagu Russell, 6th Baronet, MBE, FRS, was a British mineralogist of the 20th century.
Sir Arthur Edward Ian Montagu Russell, 6th Baronet, MBE, FRS, was a British mineralogist of the 20th century.
Sir Philip Grey Egerton, 10th Baronet
Sir Philip de Malpas Grey Egerton, 10th Baronet FRS (13 November 1806 – 6 April 1881) was an English palaeontologist and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons variously b...
Sir Philip de Malpas Grey Egerton, 10th Baronet FRS (13 November 1806 – 6 April 1881) was an English palaeontologist and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons variously b...
Spencer George Perceval
Spencer George Perceval (8 July 1838 – 7 March 1922) was an English amateur antiquary, geologist, and benefactor to Cambridge University.
Spencer George Perceval (8 July 1838 – 7 March 1922) was an English amateur antiquary, geologist, and benefactor to Cambridge University.
Stephen Robert Nockolds
Stephen Robert Nockolds, FRS (10 May 1909-7 Feb 1990) was a geochemist, petrologist and winner of the Murchison Medal of the Geological Society of London.
Stephen Robert Nockolds, FRS (10 May 1909-7 Feb 1990) was a geochemist, petrologist and winner of the Murchison Medal of the Geological Society of London.
Stuart Olof Agrell
Stuart Olof Agrell was an outstanding optical mineralogist and pioneer collaborator applying the electron microprobe to petrology.
Stuart Olof Agrell was an outstanding optical mineralogist and pioneer collaborator applying the electron microprobe to petrology.
Thomas Abel Brimage Spratt
Thomas Abel Brimage Spratt (11 May 1811 - 12 March 1888) was an English vice-admiral, hydrographer and geologist.
Thomas Abel Brimage Spratt (11 May 1811 - 12 March 1888) was an English vice-admiral, hydrographer and geologist.
Thomas Belt
Thomas Belt (1832–1878), an English geologist and naturalist, was born at Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1832, and educated in that city.
Thomas Belt (1832–1878), an English geologist and naturalist, was born at Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1832, and educated in that city.
Thomas George Bonney
Thomas George Bonney FRS was an English geologist.
Thomas George Bonney FRS was an English geologist.
Thomas Hawkins (geologist)
Thomas Hawkins was an English fossil collector and dealer especially of Ichyosaurs and Plesiosaurs.
Thomas Hawkins was an English fossil collector and dealer especially of Ichyosaurs and Plesiosaurs.
Thomas Image
Thomas Image was a geologist and collector of fossil specimens.
Thomas Image was a geologist and collector of fossil specimens.
Thomas Rupert Jones
Thomas Rupert Jones (1 October 1819 - 13 April 1911) was an English geologist and palaeontologist born in London.
Thomas Rupert Jones (1 October 1819 - 13 April 1911) was an English geologist and palaeontologist born in London.
Thomas Stanley Westoll
Thomas Stanley Westoll, FRS FGS (3 Jul 1912 – 19 Sep 1995) was the long-time head of the Department of Geology at Newcastle University.
Thomas Stanley Westoll, FRS FGS (3 Jul 1912 – 19 Sep 1995) was the long-time head of the Department of Geology at Newcastle University.
Tony Hayward
Anthony Bryan "Tony" Hayward (born 21 May 1957) is a British businessman, the former chief executive of oil and energy company BP. He replaced John Browne, Baron Browne of Madingley on 1 May 2007.
Anthony Bryan "Tony" Hayward (born 21 May 1957) is a British businessman, the former chief executive of oil and energy company BP. He replaced John Browne, Baron Browne of Madingley on 1 May 2007.
Trevor D. Ford
Trevor D. Ford, OBE is a British geologist, specialising in speleology, and an author.
Trevor D. Ford, OBE is a British geologist, specialising in speleology, and an author.
Walter Calverley Trevelyan
Sir Walter Calverley Trevelyan (1797–1879) was an English naturalist and geologist.
Sir Walter Calverley Trevelyan (1797–1879) was an English naturalist and geologist.
Westgarth Forster
Westgarth Forster (1772, Garrigill - 1835, Garrigill) was a geologist, mineralogist, and mining engineer.
Westgarth Forster (1772, Garrigill - 1835, Garrigill) was a geologist, mineralogist, and mining engineer.
White Watson
White Watson was an early English geologist, sculptor, stone-mason and carver, marble-worker and mineral dealer.
White Watson was an early English geologist, sculptor, stone-mason and carver, marble-worker and mineral dealer.
William Barlow (geologist)
William Barlow FRS was an English amateur geologist specializing in crystallography.
William Barlow FRS was an English amateur geologist specializing in crystallography.
William Branwhite Clarke
William Branwhite Clarke, FRS (2 June 1798 – 16 June 1878) was an English geologist and clergyman, active in Australia.
William Branwhite Clarke, FRS (2 June 1798 – 16 June 1878) was an English geologist and clergyman, active in Australia.
William Buckland
The Very Rev. Dr William Buckland DD FRS was an English geologist, palaeontologist and Dean of Westminster, who wrote the first full account of a fossil dinosaur, which he named Megalosaurus.
The Very Rev. Dr William Buckland DD FRS was an English geologist, palaeontologist and Dean of Westminster, who wrote the first full account of a fossil dinosaur, which he named Megalosaurus.
William Conybeare (geologist)
William Daniel Conybeare FRS, dean of Llandaff, was an English geologist, palaeontologist and clergyman.
William Daniel Conybeare FRS, dean of Llandaff, was an English geologist, palaeontologist and clergyman.
William Crawford Williamson
William Crawford Williamson (24 November 1816 – 23 June 1895) was an English naturalist and palaeobotanist.
William Crawford Williamson (24 November 1816 – 23 June 1895) was an English naturalist and palaeobotanist.
William Daniel Conybeare
William Daniel Conybeare FRS (7 June 1787 – 12 August 1857), dean of Llandaff, was an English geologist, palaeontologist and clergyman born in London.
William Daniel Conybeare FRS (7 June 1787 – 12 August 1857), dean of Llandaff, was an English geologist, palaeontologist and clergyman born in London.
William Devonshire Saull
William Devonshire Saull was an English businessman, known now for his activities as geologist, antiquary and museum-keeper, philanthropist and supporter of radical causes.
William Devonshire Saull was an English businessman, known now for his activities as geologist, antiquary and museum-keeper, philanthropist and supporter of radical causes.
William Francis Ainsworth
William Francis Ainsworth was an English surgeon, traveller, geographer and geologist, known also as a writer and editor.
William Francis Ainsworth was an English surgeon, traveller, geographer and geologist, known also as a writer and editor.
William Hopkins
William Hopkins FRS (2 February 1793 – 13 October 1866) was an English mathematician and geologist.
William Hopkins FRS (2 February 1793 – 13 October 1866) was an English mathematician and geologist.
William Hutton (1798–1860)
William Hutton (1797-1860), was a British geologist.
William Hutton (1797-1860), was a British geologist.
William John Hamilton
William John Hamilton, FRS was an English geologist born in Wishaw, Lanarkshire.
William John Hamilton, FRS was an English geologist born in Wishaw, Lanarkshire.
William Lonsdale
William Lonsdale (9 September 1794, Bath – 11 November 1871, Bristol), English geologist and palaeontologist, won the Wollaston medal in 1846 for his research on the various kinds of fossil corals.
William Lonsdale (9 September 1794, Bath – 11 November 1871, Bristol), English geologist and palaeontologist, won the Wollaston medal in 1846 for his research on the various kinds of fossil corals.
William Phillips (geologist)
William Phillips FGS FRS (10 May 1775 – 2 April 1828) was an English mineralogist and geologist.
William Phillips FGS FRS (10 May 1775 – 2 April 1828) was an English mineralogist and geologist.
William Samuel Symonds
William Samuel Symonds (1818 – 15 September 1887), English geologist, was born in Hereford.
William Samuel Symonds (1818 – 15 September 1887), English geologist, was born in Hereford.
William Smith (geologist)
William 'Strata' Smith was an English geologist, credited with creating the first nationwide geological map.
William 'Strata' Smith was an English geologist, credited with creating the first nationwide geological map.
William Whitaker (geologist)
William Whitaker was born on 4th May 1836 in London, and was educated at St Albans School and University College, London, where he gained a degree in chemistry in 1855.
William Whitaker was born on 4th May 1836 in London, and was educated at St Albans School and University College, London, where he gained a degree in chemistry in 1855.