Alexander Heron

Alexander Heron
Heron in ceremonial uniform
Born
Alexander Macmillan Heron

(1884-07-31)31 July 1884
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died1971 (aged 86)
NationalityBritish
OccupationGeologist
Known for1921 Mount Everest expedition

Alexander Macmillan Heron (31 July 1884 – 1971) was a Scottish geologist who became Director of the Geological Survey of India. He participated in the 1921 British Mount Everest reconnaissance expedition following which he produced a geological map of the Everest region of Tibet.