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Charles Lyell
About
British geologist (1797–1875)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Charles Lyell
- Born
- 1797-11-14
- Died
- 1875-02-22
- Occupation
- geologist / lawyer / university teacher / paleontologist / writer / scientific collector / jurist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Angus
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMary Horner LyellFrom 1832-07-12
Family
- FatherCharles Lyell
- MotherFrances Smith
- SiblingSophia Georgina Lyell
- SiblingMarianne Lyell
- SiblingHenry Lyell
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
10 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
Notable Works
- Principles of Geologyessay by Charles Lyell
Education
- Exeter College1816 — 1821Master of Arts
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q5333 ↗
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