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Frederick Stewart

1916 – 2001

British geologist

Geologist Mineralogist University teacher
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About Frederick Stewart

Lived 1916 – 2001 (aged 85). Frederick Stewart was a geologist, mineralogist and university teacher.

Background

Stewart was born in Aberdeen on 16 January 1916, the son of Frederick Robert Stewart, a lecturer in engineering at Aberdeen University, and his wife, Hester Alexander.

He was educated at Fettes College and Robert Gordon's College. He earned a BSc in Zoology at Aberdeen University. He followed this with a doctorate (PhD) in Geology at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, while studying the geology of the Isle of Skye and the village of Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire. Heriot-Watt University, Durham, and Glasgow. Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 1957 Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1964 Knighted 1974

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Important facts

Born
16 January 1916, Aberdeen
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 December 2001
Occupation
Geologist, mineralogist, university teacher
Education
Robert Gordon's College, Fettes College, Emmanuel College
Positions held
Regius Professor of Geology
Employers
Durham University, University of Edinburgh
Awards
Lyell Medal; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Knight Bachelor; Honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen; Honorary doctor of the University of Leicester; Honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow; Honorary doctor of Heriot-Watt University; Honorary doctor of Durham University; Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
Frederick Henry Stewart, F. H. Stewart, Sir Frederick Henry Stewart

Family & relationships

Spouse
Mary Stewart (novelist)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Stewart?

British geologist

When was Frederick Stewart born?

Frederick Stewart was born on 16 January 1916 in Aberdeen.

When did Frederick Stewart die?

Frederick Stewart died on 9 December 2001.

What was Frederick Stewart's occupation?

Frederick Stewart was a geologist, mineralogist and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Stewart

· Wikidata: Q17055154

· DBpedia: Frederick Stewart (geologist)

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