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John Murray
About
Scottish oceanographer, marine biologist and limnologist (1841-1914)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Murray
- Born
- 1841-03-03
- Died
- 1914-03-16
- Occupation
- explorer / oceanographer / limnologist / marine biologist / surgeon / hydrobiologist / botanist / scientific collector / naturalist / biologist
- Citizenship
- Canada / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Cobourg
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseIsabel Henderson
Family
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
12 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Vega Medal | Received |
| 1900 | Clarke Medal | Received |
| 1899 | Cullum Geographical Medal | Received |
| 1898 | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath | Received |
| 1896 | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- University of EdinburghFrom 1864medicine
- University of Edinburgh1868 — 1872geology
- Stirling High School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q703564 ↗
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