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John Frederick Dewey

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British structural geologist

United KingdomAcademicsBorn 1937 · age 89
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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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Awards 7

2012honorary doctor of the University of Rennes I
1999Wollaston Medal
1993Arthur Holmes Medal
1992Penrose Medal
1983Lyell Medal
1971Murchison Fund
Fellow of the Royal Society

Connected to John 6

Claude AllègreAlso won Arthur Holmes MedalVivian Wing-Wah YamAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Rennes IReginald Aldworth DalyAlso won Penrose MedalJames CrollAlso won Murchison FundHarry B. WhittingtonAlso won Wollaston MedalHenry Clifton SorbyAlso won Wollaston Medal

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
living
Dates
Born 1937 · age 89
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8 languages

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