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Richard Chorley

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English geographer (1927-2002)

United KingdomAcademicsLived 1927 to 2002 · aged 74
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Richard John Chorley was an English geographer, and professor of geography at Cambridge University, known as leading figure in quantitative geography in the late 20th century, who played an instrumental role in bringing in the use of systems theory to geography.

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1987Patron’s Medal
1984David Linton Award
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2002 · aged 74
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10 languages

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