Richard Chorley
English geographer (1927-2002) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 74
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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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2002 · aged 74