John Morris (geologist)

John Morris (geologist)

John Morris (1810 - 1886) was an English geologist.

Morris was professor of geology at University College, London from 1854 to 1877. He was awarded the Lyell Medal in 1876.

References

* [http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/geology/collections/history/john-morris Biography]


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