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William Edmond Logan

British-Canadian geologist (1798-1875) · Canada · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77

Sir William Edmond Logan, FRSE FRS FGS, was a Canadian-born geologist and the founder and first director of the Geological Survey of Canada.

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Royal Medal1867
Wollaston Medal1856
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Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1798 to 1875 · aged 77