Sir James Hall, 4th Baronet

Scottish geologist and politician (1761-1832).

Quick Facts

Died: 1832-06-23
Occupation: geologist · politician · geophysicist
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · Kingdom of Great Britain
Birthplace: East Lothian
Affiliation: Royal Society of London
Affiliation: Royal Society of Edinburgh

Sir James Hall, 4th Baronet is the child of Sir John Hall, 3rd Baronet and Magdalen Pringle.

Date / result	Award / category
— Received	Fellow of the Royal Society
— Received	baronet

Sir James Hall, 4th Baronet’s education and training.

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