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Alwyn Williams
British geologist (1921-2004) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82
Sir Alwyn Williams was a Welsh geologist, who was Principal of the University of Glasgow from 1976 to 1988, and President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1985 to 1988.
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2004Died4 April 20042002Lapworth MedalAward1973Murchison MedalAward1961Bigsby MedalAward1921Born8 June 1921
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2004 · aged 82