Mary Horner Lyell
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Mary Horner Lyell (9 October 1808 – 24 April 1873) was a conchologist and geologist. She was married to the famed British geologist Charles Lyell and assisted him in his scientific work. She never became widely known in her own right, although it is believed by historians that she likely made major contributions to her husband's work.[1] Her own known independent work includes her studies in the Canary Islands, in which she studied land snails in 1854.
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Mary Horner Lyell | |
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Born | Mary Elizabeth Horner (1808-10-09)9 October 1808 |
Died | 24 April 1873(1873-04-24) (aged 64) Kensington, London, England |
Resting place | Brookwood Cemetery 51.297588°N 0.625097°W / 51.297588; -0.625097 |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Mary Horner |
Occupation(s) | Geologist and Conchologist |
Spouse | Charles Lyell (m. 1832-1873) |
Parent(s) | Leonard Horner (father), Anna Lloyd Horner (mother) |
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