J. Willis Ambrose
Canadian geologist and first President of the Geological Association of Canada
About J. Willis Ambrose
Lived 1904 – 1974 (aged 69–70). J. Willis Ambrose was a Canadian geologist.
John Willis Ambrose Ph.D. (19041974) was the first President of the Geological Association of Canada in 1947.
Early life Ambrose grew up in southwestern Alberta.
Education Ambrose obtained a B.A. from Stanford University in 1932 and a Ph.D. from Yale University in 1935.
Career Ambrose spent his career exploring geology in Canada. Between 1945 and 1948, he lived in Toronto, but was a Special Lecturer at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. In 1948, he moved to Kingston and joined Queen's full-time. He served as head of their geology department from 1962 until 1968. Ambrose retired in 1973.
Legacy The Geological Association of Canada honours Ambrose annually by awarding the Ambrose Medal to an individual for sustained dedicated service to the Canadian earth science community.
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Who was J. Willis Ambrose?
Canadian geologist and first President of the Geological Association of Canada
When was J. Willis Ambrose born?
J. Willis Ambrose was born on 20 June 1904 in Pincher Creek.
When did J. Willis Ambrose die?
J. Willis Ambrose died in 1974 in Kingston.
What was J. Willis Ambrose's occupation?
J. Willis Ambrose was a geologist.
What nationality was J. Willis Ambrose?
J. Willis Ambrose was Canadian.
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