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William Johnson Sollas

British geologist and anthropologist (1849 - 1936) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87

William Johnson Sollas was a British geologist and anthropologist. After studying at the City of London School, the Royal College of Chemistry and the Royal School of Mines he matriculated to St. John's College, Cambridge, where he was awarded First Class Honours in geology.

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1936Died20 October 19361914Royal MedalAward1907Wollaston MedalAward1893Bigsby MedalAward1849Born30 May 1849

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Royal Medal1914
Wollaston Medal1907
Bigsby Medal1893
Fellow of the Royal Society

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After some time spent as a University Extension lecturer he became lecturer in Geology and Zoology at University College, Bristol in 1879, where he stayed until he was offered the post of Professor of Geology at Trinity College Dublin. In 1897 he was offered the post of Professor of Geology at the University of Oxford, which he accepted.

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United Kingdom
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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1849 to 1936 · aged 87