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William Boyd Dawkins

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Welsh geologist, paleontologist and archaeologist (1837-1929)

United KingdomAcademicsLived 1837 to 1929 · aged 91
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Sir William Boyd Dawkins was a British geologist and archaeologist. He was a member of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, Curator of the Manchester Museum and Professor of Geology at Owens College, Manchester. He is noted for his research on fossils and the antiquity of man.

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Dawkins as a young manDawkins as a young manReconstruction of cave hyena, Heinrichshöhle, Germany.Reconstruction of cave hyena, Heinrichshöhle, Germany.The Manchester MuseumThe Manchester Museum

Awards 7

1918Prestwich Medal
1889Lyell Medal
Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Geological Society of London
Knight Bachelor
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

Connected to William 6

Frederick VineAlso won Prestwich MedalFrank Dawson AdamsAlso won Lyell MedalThomas George BonneyAlso won Fellow of the Geological Society of LondonAntonín FričAlso won Lyell MedalClement ReidAlso won Fellow of the Geological Society of LondonRichard Foster FlintAlso won Prestwich Medal

About this person

Sir William Boyd Dawkins was a British geologist and archaeologist. He was a member of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, Curator of the Manchester Museum and Professor of Geology at Owens College, Manchester. He is noted for his research on fossils and the antiquity of man. He was involved in many projects including a tunnel under the Humber, a Channel Tunnel attempt and the proving of coal under Kent.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1929 · aged 91
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