Raymond Priestley
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Sir Raymond Edward Priestley MC (20 July 1886 – 24 June 1974) was an English geologist and early Antarctic explorer. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, where he helped found The Raymond Priestley Centre on the shores of Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park.
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Sir Raymond Priestley | |
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Vice-Chancellor, University of Birmingham | |
In office 3 October 1938 – 30 July 1952 (1938-10-03 – 1952-07-30) | |
Preceded by | Sir Charles Robertson |
Succeeded by | Humphrey Humphreys |
Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne | |
In office 18 February 1935 – 30 June 1938 (1935-02-18 – 1938-06-30) | |
Preceded by | Sir James Barrett |
Succeeded by | Sir John Medley |
Personal details | |
Born | Raymond Edward Priestley (1886-07-20)20 July 1886 Tewkesbury, England |
Died | 24 June 1974(1974-06-24) (aged 87) Cheltenham, England |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Geologist, polar explorer |
Civilian awards | |
Military service | |
Branch | British Army |
Service years | 1914–1926 |
Rank | Major |
Corps | |
Conflict | World War I |
Awards | Military Cross (1919) |
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