

Kanadischer Geologe, Geophysiker und Gletscherforscher, Pionier der Plattentektonik
John Tuzo Wilson (* 24. October 1908 in Ottawa; † 15. April 1993 in Toronto) was a kanadischer Geologe, Geophysiker und Gletscherforscher, Pionier der Plattentektonik. He was 84 years old. His education included Trinity College, Princeton University and St John's College. He worked at University of Toronto. He received 10 awards, including Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Bancroft Award.