Murdoch Geikie
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
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in Edinburgh
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
Who is Murdoch Geikie?+
Murdoch Geikie is British geologist (1839–1915). Born in 1839.
When was Murdoch Geikie born?+
Murdoch Geikie was born on August 23, 1839.
When did Murdoch Geikie die?+
Murdoch Geikie died in 1915, at approximately 76 years of age.
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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
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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