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William Boyd Dawkins
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William Boyd Dawkins was a British geologist, archaeologist, anthropologist, and paleontologist. Born in Welshpool in 1837, he was educated at Jesus College and worked in the fields of geology and archaeology. He contributed to the publication *Popular Science* and was recognized in the Royal Society collection.
A member of the Royal Society and the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, Dawkins served as president of an organization. He received several awards, including the Lyell Medal, the Prestwich Medal, and the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. He died in Cheshire in 1929.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- William
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Welshpool
- Place of death
- Cheshire
- Occupation
- university teacher
- Position held
- president
- Educated at
- Jesus College
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Field of work
- archaeology
- Image
- William Boyd Dawkins.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1837-12-26
- date of death
- 1929-01-15
- Commons category
- William Boyd Dawkins
- contributed to creative work
- Popular Science
- P12749
- Kenai Peninsula
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