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Henry Benedict Medlicott

Irish geologist (1829-1905) · Ireland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75

Henry Benedict Medlicott, FRS was an Irish geologist who worked in India. He was a coauthor of a text on the geology of India and is credited with the coining of the term "Gondwana" which was later used to create the concept of Gondwanaland.

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Awards

Wollaston Medal1888
Royal Medal

About this person

Country
Ireland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1829 to 1905 · aged 75