William Boyd Dawkins
British geologist and archaeologist
Died when: 91 years 20 days (1092 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Sir William Boyd Dawkins Kt FRS FSA FGS (26 December 1837 – 15 January 1929) was a British geologist and archaeologist. He was a member of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, Curator of the Manchester Museum and Professor of Geology at Owens College, Manchester.
He is noted for his research on fossils and the antiquity of man. He was involved in many projects including a tunnel under the Humber, a Channel Tunnel attempt and the proving of coal under Kent.
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