SettingsLyell Medal winners
Albert Ernest Kitson
Sir Albert Ernest Kitson KBE, CMG (21 March 1868 – 8 March 1937) was a British/Australian geologist and naturalist, winner of the Lyell Medal in 1927.
Sir Albert Ernest Kitson KBE, CMG (21 March 1868 – 8 March 1937) was a British/Australian geologist and naturalist, winner of the Lyell Medal in 1927.
Alfred Gabriel Nathorst
Alfred Gabriel Nathorst (November 7, 1850 – January 20, 1921) was a Swedish Arctic explorer, geologist and palaeobotanist.
Alfred Gabriel Nathorst (November 7, 1850 – January 20, 1921) was a Swedish Arctic explorer, geologist and palaeobotanist.
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.
Antonin Fritsch
Antonin Fritsch (Antonín Jan Frič, June 30, 1832, Prague – November 15, 1913, Prague) was a Czech paleontologist, biologist and geologist, living during the Austria–Hungary era.
Antonin Fritsch (Antonín Jan Frič, June 30, 1832, Prague – November 15, 1913, Prague) was a Czech paleontologist, biologist and geologist, living during the Austria–Hungary era.
Arthur Smith Woodward
Sir Arthur Smith Woodward was an English palaeontologist.
Sir Arthur Smith Woodward was an English palaeontologist.
Barrie Rickards
Professor Richard Barrie Rickards, (b.
Professor Richard Barrie Rickards, (b.
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...
Charles Henry Davison
Charles Henry Davison (July 25, 1840 – August 26, 1896) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Charles Henry Davison (July 25, 1840 – August 26, 1896) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Charles William Andrews
Charles William Andrews (Hampstead, Middlesex 30 October 1866 — 25 May 1924) F.R.S., was a British palaeontologist whose career as a vertebrate paleontologist, both as a curator and in the field...
Charles William Andrews (Hampstead, Middlesex 30 October 1866 — 25 May 1924) F.R.S., was a British palaeontologist whose career as a vertebrate paleontologist, both as a curator and in the field...
D. M. S. Watson
David Meredith Seares Watson FRS (18 June 1886 – 23 July 1973) was the Jodrell Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy at University College, London from 1921 to 1951.
David Meredith Seares Watson FRS (18 June 1886 – 23 July 1973) was the Jodrell Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy at University College, London from 1921 to 1951.
Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia
Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia FRS was a geologist for the Geological Survey of India.
Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia FRS was a geologist for the Geological Survey of India.
Derek Briggs
Derek Ernest Gilmor Briggs is an Irish paleontologist and taphonomist based at Yale University.
Derek Ernest Gilmor Briggs is an Irish paleontologist and taphonomist based at Yale University.
Dianne Edwards
Dianne Edwards CBE ScD FRSE FLSW FRS is a palaeobotanist, who studies the colonisation of land by plants, and early land plant interactions.
Dianne Edwards CBE ScD FRSE FLSW FRS is a palaeobotanist, who studies the colonisation of land by plants, and early land plant interactions.
Dorothy Hill
Dorothy Hill, AC, CBE, FAA, FRS.
Dorothy Hill, AC, CBE, FAA, FRS.
Edmond Hébert
Edmond Hébert (June 12, 1812 – April 4, 1890), French geologist, was born at Villefargau, Yonne.
Edmond Hébert (June 12, 1812 – April 4, 1890), French geologist, was born at Villefargau, Yonne.
Edmund Johnston Garwood
Edmund Johnston Garwood (18 May 1864, Bridlington, - 12 June 1949, London) was a British geologist and President of the Geological Society of London from 1930 to 1932.
Edmund Johnston Garwood (18 May 1864, Bridlington, - 12 June 1949, London) was a British geologist and President of the Geological Society of London from 1930 to 1932.
Edwin Tulley Newton
Edwin Tulley Newton (born May, 1840 in London; died January 28, 1930) was a British paleontologist.
Edwin Tulley Newton (born May, 1840 in London; died January 28, 1930) was a British paleontologist.
Emmanuel de Margerie
Emmanuel de Margerie FRS was a French geographer after whom the Margerie Glacier was named, which he visited in 1913.
Emmanuel de Margerie FRS was a French geographer after whom the Margerie Glacier was named, which he visited in 1913.
Ernest Clayton Andrews
Ernest Clayton Andrews (18 October 1870 – 1 July 1948) was an Australian geologist and botanist.
Ernest Clayton Andrews (18 October 1870 – 1 July 1948) was an Australian geologist and botanist.
Francis Arthur Bather
Francis Arthur Bather FRS was a British palaeontologist, geologist and malacologist.
Francis Arthur Bather FRS was a British palaeontologist, geologist and malacologist.
Francis John Turner
Francis John Turner (April 10, 1904 - December 21, 1985) was a New Zealand geologist.
Francis John Turner (April 10, 1904 - December 21, 1985) was a New Zealand geologist.
Frank Dawson Adams
Frank Dawson Adams FRS (September 17, 1859 – December 26, 1942) was a Canadian geologist.
Frank Dawson Adams FRS (September 17, 1859 – December 26, 1942) was a Canadian geologist.
Frederick Chapman
Frederick Chapman (13 February 1864 – 10 December 1943) was the inaugural Australian Commonwealth Palaeontologist.
Frederick Chapman (13 February 1864 – 10 December 1943) was the inaugural Australian Commonwealth Palaeontologist.
George Busk
George Busk RN FRS (12 August 1807 – 10 August 1886) was a British Naval surgeon, zoologist and palaeontologist.
George Busk RN FRS (12 August 1807 – 10 August 1886) was a British Naval surgeon, zoologist and palaeontologist.
George Patrick Leonard Walker
George Patrick Leonard Walker FRS was a British geologist who specialized in mineralogy and volcanology.
George Patrick Leonard Walker FRS was a British geologist who specialized in mineralogy and volcanology.
Hans Henrik Reusch
Hans Henrik Reusch (5 September 1852 – 1922), Norwegian geologist, was born at Bergen.
Hans Henrik Reusch (5 September 1852 – 1922), Norwegian geologist, was born at Bergen.
Harry B. Whittington
Harry Blackmore Whittington FRS (March 24, 1916 – June 20, 2010) was a British paleontologist based at the Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge, and was affiliated to Sidney Sussex College.
Harry Blackmore Whittington FRS (March 24, 1916 – June 20, 2010) was a British paleontologist based at the Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge, and was affiliated to Sidney Sussex College.
Harry Seeley
Harry Govier Seeley (18 February 1839 - 8 January 1909) was a British paleontologist.
Harry Govier Seeley (18 February 1839 - 8 January 1909) was a British paleontologist.
Henry Alleyne Nicholson
Henry Alleyne Nicholson (11 September 1844 - 4 January 1899) was a British palaeontologist and zoologist.
Henry Alleyne Nicholson (11 September 1844 - 4 January 1899) was a British palaeontologist and zoologist.
Henry Elderfield
Professor Henry "Harry" Elderfield, FRS, (born 1943), is Professor of Ocean Geochemistry and Palaeoclimate Research at the Godwin Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge University.
Professor Henry "Harry" Elderfield, FRS, (born 1943), is Professor of Ocean Geochemistry and Palaeoclimate Research at the Godwin Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge University.
Herbert Leader Hawkins
Herbert Leader Hawkins FRS (1887–1968) was a British geologist.
Herbert Leader Hawkins FRS (1887–1968) was a British geologist.
Jake Hancock
Professor John Michael Hancock (1928–2004), known throughout the geological community as Jake, will be fondly remembered as a student of the Cretaceous, of the sedimentary and mineralogica...
Professor John Michael Hancock (1928–2004), known throughout the geological community as Jake, will be fondly remembered as a student of the Cretaceous, of the sedimentary and mineralogica...
James Hector
Sir James Hector (16 March 1834 – 6 November 1907) was a Scottish geologist, naturalist, and surgeon who accompanied the Palliser Expedition as a surgeon and geologist.
Sir James Hector (16 March 1834 – 6 November 1907) was a Scottish geologist, naturalist, and surgeon who accompanied the Palliser Expedition as a surgeon and geologist.
Janet Watson
Professor Janet Vida Watson FRS FGS (1923–1985) was a British geologist.
Professor Janet Vida Watson FRS FGS (1923–1985) was a British geologist.
John Baird Simpson
John Baird Simpson (January 14, 1894 – June 28, 1960), was a Scottish geologist.
John Baird Simpson (January 14, 1894 – June 28, 1960), was a Scottish geologist.
John Edward Marr
John Edward Marr FGS FRS (14 June 1857 – 1 October 1933) was a British geologist.
John Edward Marr FGS FRS (14 June 1857 – 1 October 1933) was a British geologist.
John Frederick Dewey
John Frederick Dewey is a British structural geologist and a strong proponent of the theory of Plate Tectonics, building upon the early work undertaken in the 1960s and 1970s.
John Frederick Dewey is a British structural geologist and a strong proponent of the theory of Plate Tectonics, building upon the early work undertaken in the 1960s and 1970s.
John Frederick Norman Green
John Frederick Norman Green (died 1949), or J.F.N.Green, was a geologist who won the prestigious Lyell Medal in 1925 and served as President of the Geological Society between 1934 and 1936.
John Frederick Norman Green (died 1949), or J.F.N.Green, was a geologist who won the prestigious Lyell Medal in 1925 and served as President of the Geological Society between 1934 and 1936.
John Imbrie
John Imbrie is an American paleoceanographer best known for his work on the theory of ice ages.
John Imbrie is an American paleoceanographer best known for his work on the theory of ice ages.
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 Morris (geologist)
John Morris (February 19, 1810 – January 7, 1886) was an English geologist.
John Morris (February 19, 1810 – January 7, 1886) was an English geologist.
John William Dawson
Sir John William Dawson, CMG, FRS, FRSC (October 13, 1820 – November 19, 1899), was a Canadian geologist and university administrator.
Sir John William Dawson, CMG, FRS, FRSC (October 13, 1820 – November 19, 1899), was a Canadian geologist and university administrator.
Joseph Frederick Whiteaves
Joseph Frederick Whiteaves (December 26, 1835 – August 8, 1909), was a British palaeontologist.
Joseph Frederick Whiteaves (December 26, 1835 – August 8, 1909), was a British palaeontologist.
Keith O'Nions
Sir Robert Keith O'Nions (born 26 September 1944), is a British scientist and current Rector of the Imperial College London.
Sir Robert Keith O'Nions (born 26 September 1944), is a British scientist and current Rector of the Imperial College London.
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 Frank Spath
Leonard Frank Spath (20 October 1882 - 2 March 1957) was a British paleomalacologist and an ammonitologist, a specialist of ammonites.
Leonard Frank Spath (20 October 1882 - 2 March 1957) was a British paleomalacologist and an ammonitologist, a specialist of ammonites.
Leonard Johnston Wills
Professor Leonard Johnston Wills – known as ‘Jack’ to friends and family – was one of the leading British geologists of his generation.
Professor Leonard Johnston Wills – known as ‘Jack’ to friends and family – was one of the leading British geologists of his generation.
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.
Lyell Medal
The Lyell Medal is a prestigious annual scientific medal given by the Geological Society of London, equal in status to the Murchison Medal, awarded on the basis of research to an Earth Scientist...
The Lyell Medal is a prestigious annual scientific medal given by the Geological Society of London, equal in status to the Murchison Medal, awarded on the basis of research to an Earth Scientist...
Maria Gordon
Maria Matilda Ogilvie Gordon (30 April 1864 – 24 June 1939) was a 19th century Scottish scientist.
Maria Matilda Ogilvie Gordon (30 April 1864 – 24 June 1939) was a 19th century Scottish scientist.
Martin Glaessner
Martin Fritz Glaessner AM was a geologist and palaeontologist.
Martin Fritz Glaessner AM was a geologist and palaeontologist.
Michael Benton
Michael J. Benton is a British paleontologist, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and professor of vertebrate palaeontology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol.
Michael J. Benton is a British paleontologist, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and professor of vertebrate palaeontology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol.
Nicholas Shackleton
Sir Nicholas John Shackleton FRS (23 June 1937—24 January 2006) was a British geologist and climatologist who specialised in the Quaternary Period.
Sir Nicholas John Shackleton FRS (23 June 1937—24 January 2006) was a British geologist and climatologist who specialised in the Quaternary Period.
Nick McCave
Ian Nicholas McCave is a British geologist, who was the Woodwardian Professor of Geology at the University of Cambridge Department of Earth Sciences and a fellow of St John's College from 1985 ...
Ian Nicholas McCave is a British geologist, who was the Woodwardian Professor of Geology at the University of Cambridge Department of Earth Sciences and a fellow of St John's College from 1985 ...
Oliver Bulman
Oliver Meredith Boone Bulman (20 May 1902 - 18 February 1974) was a British palaeontologist.
Oliver Meredith Boone Bulman (20 May 1902 - 18 February 1974) was a British palaeontologist.
Owen Thomas Jones
Owen Thomas Jones, FRS FGS (16 April 1878 – 5 May 1967) was a Welsh geologist.
Owen Thomas Jones, FRS FGS (16 April 1878 – 5 May 1967) was a Welsh geologist.
Percival Allen
Percival Allen FRS (15 March 1917 – 3 April 2008) was a British geologist.
Percival Allen FRS (15 March 1917 – 3 April 2008) was a British geologist.
Percy Fry Kendall
Percy Fry Kendall (1856-1936), was an English geologist.
Percy Fry Kendall (1856-1936), was an English geologist.
Ramsay Heatley Traquair
Ramsay Heatley Traquair (30 July 1840—22 November 1912) was a Scottish naturalist who became a leading expert on fossil fish.
Ramsay Heatley Traquair (30 July 1840—22 November 1912) was a Scottish naturalist who became a leading expert on fossil fish.
Richard Dixon Oldham
Richard Dixon Oldham FRS (31 July 1858 – 15 July 1936) was a British geologist who made the first clear identification of the separate arrivals of P-waves, S-waves and surface waves on sei...
Richard Dixon Oldham FRS (31 July 1858 – 15 July 1936) was a British geologist who made the first clear identification of the separate arrivals of P-waves, S-waves and surface waves on sei...
Richard Fortey
Richard A. Fortey FRS (born 1946 in London) is a British palaeontologist and writer.
Richard A. Fortey FRS (born 1946 in London) is a British palaeontologist and writer.
Richard Gilbert West
Richard Gilbert West FRS (born 31 May 1926) is a British botanist, geologist and palaeontologist.
Richard Gilbert West FRS (born 31 May 1926) is a British botanist, geologist and palaeontologist.
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.
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.
Simon Conway Morris
Simon Conway Morris FRS is an English paleontologist who is best known for his detailed and careful study of the Burgess Shale fossils.
Simon Conway Morris FRS is an English paleontologist who is best known for his detailed and careful study of the Burgess Shale fossils.
Thomas McKenny Hughes
Thomas McKenny Hughes was a Welsh geologist.
Thomas McKenny Hughes was a Welsh geologist.
Thomas Neville George
Thomas Neville George FRS (1904–1980) was a British geologist.
Thomas Neville George FRS (1904–1980) was a British geologist.
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.
Walter Howchin
Walter Howchin (12 January 1845 – 27 November 1937) was a geologist who lectured in mineralogy and palaeontology at the former Adelaide School of Mines and Adelaide University; he won the Clarke...
Walter Howchin (12 January 1845 – 27 November 1937) was a geologist who lectured in mineralogy and palaeontology at the former Adelaide School of Mines and Adelaide University; he won the Clarke...
William Benjamin Carpenter
William Benjamin Carpenter MD CB FRS (29 October 1813 – November 19, 1885) was an English physician, invertebrate zoologist and physiologist.
William Benjamin Carpenter MD CB FRS (29 October 1813 – November 19, 1885) was an English physician, invertebrate zoologist and physiologist.
William Boyd Dawkins
Professor Sir William Boyd Dawkins, FRS, KBE (26 December 1837 – 15 January 1929) was a British geologist and archaeologist.
Professor Sir William Boyd Dawkins, FRS, KBE (26 December 1837 – 15 January 1929) was a British geologist and archaeologist.
William Dickson Lang
William Dickson Lang (28 Sep 1878 – 3 March 1966) was Keeper of the Department of Geology at the British Museum from 1928 until 1938.
William Dickson Lang (28 Sep 1878 – 3 March 1966) was Keeper of the Department of Geology at the British Museum from 1928 until 1938.
William Gilbert Chaloner
Professor William Gilbert Chaloner FRS (born 22 Nov 1928) is a distinguished British paleobotanist.
Professor William Gilbert Chaloner FRS (born 22 Nov 1928) is a distinguished British paleobotanist.
William Joscelyn Arkell
William Joscelyn Arkell M.A.; D.Phil.; D.Sc.; FGS.; FRS. (9 June 1904 – 18 April 1958) was a British geologist and paleontologist, regarded as the leading authority on the Jurassic Period during...
William Joscelyn Arkell M.A.; D.Phil.; D.Sc.; FGS.; FRS. (9 June 1904 – 18 April 1958) was a British geologist and paleontologist, regarded as the leading authority on the Jurassic Period during...
William Noel Benson
William Noel Benson FRS FRGS (26 December 1885 – 20 August 1957) was a research geologist and academic.
William Noel Benson FRS FRGS (26 December 1885 – 20 August 1957) was a research geologist and academic.
William Pengelly
William Pengelly, FRS FGS (12 January 1812 – 16 March 1894) was a British geologist and early archaeologist who was one of the first to contribute proof that the Biblical chronology of the...
William Pengelly, FRS FGS (12 January 1812 – 16 March 1894) was a British geologist and early archaeologist who was one of the first to contribute proof that the Biblical chronology of the...
William Ruddiman
William F. Ruddiman is a palaeoclimatologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia.
William F. Ruddiman is a palaeoclimatologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia.
William Wickham King
William Wickham King (1863–1959), usually known as Wickham King was a distinguished amateur geologist.
William Wickham King (1863–1959), usually known as Wickham King was a distinguished amateur geologist.