John William Dawson
Canadian geologist, principal of McGill University (1820–1899)
John William Dawson was born on October 13, 1820 in Pictou and died on November 19, 1899 in Montreal, aged 79. Recorded occupations: botanist, paleontologist, geologist, zoologist, writer and librarian. Country of citizenship: Canada. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of America and president. Fields of work: geology and paleontology. Educated at University of Edinburgh and Pictou Academy. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, Lyell Medal, Royal Society Bakerian Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Member of Royal Society of London, Royal Society of Canada and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Born
- October 13, 1820 · Pictou
- Died
- November 19, 1899 · Montreal
- Age at death
- 79
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Occupations
- botanist, paleontologist, geologist, zoologist, writer, librarian
- Positions held
- President of the Geological Society of America, president
- Education
- University of Edinburgh, Pictou Academy
- Honours
- Fellow of the Royal Society, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, Lyell Medal, Royal Society Bakerian Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Wikipedia editions
- 14 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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