Alwyn Williams (geologist)

Sir
Alwyn Williams
Principal of the University of Glasgow
In office
1976–1988
Preceded bySir Charles Wilson
Succeeded bySir William Kerr Fraser
Personal details
Born8 June 1921
Aberdare, Wales
Died4 April 2004(2004-04-04) (aged 82)
SpouseJoan Bevan
Residence(s)Pollokshields, Glasgow
Alma materUniversity College of Wales
ProfessionGeologist

Sir Alwyn Williams FRS FRSE MRIA FGS (8 June 1921 – 4 April 2004) was a Welsh geologist, who was Principal of the University of Glasgow from 1976 to 1988, and President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1985 to 1988.