John William Dawson
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Sir John William Dawson CMG FRS FRSE FGS FRSC (1820–1899) was a Canadian geologist and university administrator.[1]
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Sir John William Dawson | |
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Born | (1820-10-13)13 October 1820 |
Died | 19 November 1899(1899-11-19) (aged 79) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Known for | Eozoon canadense; Hylonomus |
Awards | Lyell Medal (1881) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology |
Institutions | McGill University |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Dawson |
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