William Boyd Dawkins
Welsh geologist, paleontologist and archaeologist (1837-1929) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 91
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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He was involved in many projects including a tunnel under the Humber, a Channel Tunnel attempt and the proving of coal under Kent.
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United Kingdom
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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1929 · aged 91
