Sir John William Dawson | |
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| Born | 13 October 1820 |
| Died | 19 November 1899 (aged 79) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Known for | Eozoon canadense; Hylonomus |
| Awards | Lyell Medal (1881) |
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| Fields | Geology |
| Institutions | McGill University |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Dawson |
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Sir John William Dawson CMG FRS FRSE FGS FRSC (1820–1899) was a Canadian geologist and university administrator.[1]
- ^ Eakins, Peter R.; Sinnamon Eakins, Jean (1990). "Dawson, Sir John William". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. XII (1891–1900) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.