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John Frederick Dewey

British structural geologist · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Born 1937 · age 89

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. He is widely regarded as an authority on the development and evolution of mountain ranges.

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2012Honorary Doctor of the University of Rennes IAward1999Wollaston MedalAward1993Arthur Holmes MedalAward1992Penrose MedalAward1983Lyell MedalAward1971Murchison FundAward1937Born

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Honorary Doctor of the University of Rennes I2012
Wollaston Medal1999
Arthur Holmes Medal1993
Penrose Medal1992
Lyell Medal1983
Murchison Fund1971
Fellow of the Royal Society

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United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
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Scientist
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Born 1937 · age 89