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Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn

British geologist (1824-1902) · Canada · Scientists · Died at 78

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Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn, CMG, LL.D, FRS, FGS was a British geologist and public servant, director of the Geological Survey of Victoria from 1852 to 1869, director of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) from 1869 to 1894, and President of the Royal Society of Canada from 1895 to 1896.

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Awards

Clarke Medal1884
Murchison Medal1876
Fellow of the Royal Society
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn, CMG, LL.D, FRS, FGS was a British geologist and public servant, director of the Geological Survey of Victoria from 1852 to 1869, director of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) from 1869 to 1894, and President of the Royal Society of Canada from 1895 to 1896.

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Country
Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1824 to 1902 · aged 78

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