Biography of Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873)

Adam Sedgwick (* 22. March 1785 in Dent; † 27. January 1873 in Cambridge) was a britischer Geologie. He was 87 years old. His education included University of Cambridge, Sedbergh School and Trinity College. He worked at University of Cambridge. His faith was Anglicanism. He received 4 awards, including Fellow of the Royal Society, Copley Medal.

Life Events

2 Events

1785

Born in Dent, England

1873

Died in Cambridge, England

Biography

Birthplace

Dent, England

Place of Death

Cambridge, England

Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Religion

Anglicanism

Occupation(3)

geologist paleontologist abolitionist

Awards(4)

Fellow of the Royal Society Copley Medal Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Wollaston Medal

Education(3)

University of Cambridge Sedbergh School Trinity College

Employer(1)

University of Cambridge

Offices & Positions(2)

President of the Geological Society of London President of the British Science Association

Life Events

2 Events

1785

Born in Dent, England

1873