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George Alexander Louis Lebour

1847 – 1918

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About George Alexander Louis Lebour

Lived 1847 – 1918 (aged 71). George Alexander Louis Lebour was a botanist and geologist.

George Alexander Louis Lebour (1847 – 21 February 1918) was an English geologist.

Lebour was educated at the Royal School of Mines and was then a staff member of the Geological Survey from 1873 to 1876. At the Durham College of Science, he was a lecturer in geological surveying from 1876 to 1879 and then succeeded David Page as professor of geology upon the latter's death in 1879. Lebour held this professorial chair until his own death in 1918.

Upon his death, Lebour was survived by his widow Emily and two daughters; another daughter predeceased him. His youngest daughter was the noted marine biologist Marie Lebour.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Imperial College London
Employers
Durham University
Awards
Murchison Medal
Also known as
G.Lebour, G. A. L. Lebour, George Lebour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Alexander Louis Lebour?

botanist (1847-1918)

When was George Alexander Louis Lebour born?

George Alexander Louis Lebour was born on 17 February 1847 in Saint-Omer.

When did George Alexander Louis Lebour die?

George Alexander Louis Lebour died on 21 February 1918 in Corbridge.

What was George Alexander Louis Lebour's occupation?

George Alexander Louis Lebour was a botanist and geologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Alexander Louis Lebour

· Wikidata: Q21518493

· DBpedia: George Alexander Louis Lebour

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