About John Murray
Lived 1786 – 1851 (aged 64–65). John Murray was a British author, docent and geologist.
John Murray (c. 1786 – 1851) was a British science writer, lecturer, traveller and scriptural geologist during the early years of scientific development.
Early life and education He was born in Stranraer, Galloway, the son James Murray, sea-captain, and of Grace, his wife. In the 1830s he was a prominent scriptural geologist, promoting a reconciliation between the geologic record and the Genesis creation narrative.
Later career He travelled extensively, but lived in Hull most of his life. He was a loyal member of the Church of Scotland and a strong Calvinist. He moved back to Stranraer in 1850, but a severe illness drained his health and finances and he died an invalid on 28 June 1851.
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Who was John Murray?
science writer, lecturer, traveller and Scriptural geologist
When was John Murray born?
John Murray was born in 1786 in Stranraer.
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John Murray died in 1851.
What was John Murray's occupation?
John Murray was an author, docent and geologist.
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John Murray was British.
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· DBpedia: John Murray (science lecturer)
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