Charlotte Murchison

Charlotte, Lady Murchison (née Hugonin; 18 April 1788 – 9 February 1869) was a British geologist born in Hampshire, England. Many of her illustrations, such as "Valley of Gosau", were incorporated into works her husband published. Charlotte is also often credited with being a significant influence on her husband’s career. On one of the trips she took with her husband, she contracted malaria and suffered complications for the rest of her life, until succumbing to the disease at the age of 80. She was buried at Brompton Cemetery in London. On 7 May, they would be joined by Charles Lyell in Paris and from there they would begin their tour of Europe together. One of the first stops of geological significance occurred after they had climbed the Puy de Dome, on 18 May, and returned to Clermont-Ferrand where they had been staying.

Lecture theatre named for Murchison On International Women's Day 2023, the University of Edinburgh renamed a lecture theatre at its King's Buildings campus after Charlotte in recognition of her contribution to earth sciences.