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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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Awards

Patron’s Medal1987
David Linton Award1984
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

About this person

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