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Edgeworth David

Australian geologist (1858-1934) · Australia · Scientists · Died at 76

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Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David was a Welsh Australian geologist, Antarctic explorer, and military veteran. He was knighted for his role in World War 1.

A life in dates

1934Died28 August 19341926Patron’s MedalAward1917Clarke MedalAward1915Wollaston MedalAward1909Mueller MedalAward1899Bigsby MedalAward1858Born28 January 1858

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Alistair Mackay, David, and Douglas Mawson at the south magnetic pole on 16 January 1909Alistair Mackay, David, and Douglas Mawson at the south magnetic pole on 16 January 19092014 image of Coringah, David's home in Hornsby, Sydney, where he lived from 19202014 image of Coringah, David's home in Hornsby, Sydney, where he lived from 1920

Awards

Patron’s Medal1926
Clarke Medal1917
Wollaston Medal1915
Mueller Medal1909
Bigsby Medal1899
Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

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Country
Australia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1858 to 1934 · aged 76

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