William Lonsdale | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 September 1794 |
| Died | 11 November 1871 |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Devonian system |
| Awards | Wollaston Medal (1846) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | geology |
William Lonsdale (9 September 1794 in Bath – 11 November 1871 in Bristol), English geologist and palaeontologist, won the Wollaston medal in 1846 for his research on the various kinds of fossil corals.[1]