
British geologist (1839–1915)
1839 — 1915
Quick Facts
Profession
British geologist (1839–1915)
Born
August 23, 1839
Died
1915 (age ~76)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
naturalist, writer, geographer
1839
Born in Edinburgh (1839-08-23)
1871
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
1875
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1880
AwardMakdougall Brisbane Prize
1882
PositionRegius Professor of Geology (1882–1914)
1889
AwardMurchison Medal
Frequently Asked Questions
Murdoch Geikie is British geologist (1839–1915). Born in 1839.
Murdoch Geikie was born on August 23, 1839.
Murdoch Geikie died in 1915, at approximately 76 years of age.
Other famous people named Murdoch
Murdoch — August 23, 1839
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
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1915
Died