William Edmond Logan
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Sir William Edmond Logan, FRSE FRS FGS (20 April 1798 – 22 June 1875), was a Canadian-born geologist and the founder and first director of the Geological Survey of Canada.
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Sir William Edmond Logan | |
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Born | 20 April 1798 |
Died | 22 June 1875(1875-06-22) (aged 77) Castell Malgwyn, Wales |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Known for | "Geology of Canada" (1863) |
Awards | Wollaston Medal (1856) Royal Medal (1867) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology |
Institutions | Director of the Geological Survey of Canada (1842–69) |
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