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Leonard James Spencer

1870 – 1959

British mineralogist

Mineralogist Geologist Keeper of Mineralogy
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Lived 1870 – 1959 (aged 88). Leonard James Spencer was a British mineralogist, geologist, keeper of Mineralogy and natural History Museum.

Leonard James Spencer CBE FRS (7 July 1870 – 14 April 1959) was a British geologist. He was an Honorary member of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall, and also a recipient of its Bolitho Medal. He was president of the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland from 1936 to 1939. In mineralogy, Spencer was an original investigator who described several new minerals, including miersite, tarbuttite and parahopeite. He also did important work as a curator, editor and bibliographer. He was the third person to receive the Roebling Medal, the highest award of the Mineralogical Society of America. In 1937, he was awarded the Murchison Medal of the Geological Society of London. He wrote at least 146 articles for the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition.

His daughter, Penelope Spencer became a successful free-style dancer and choreographer.

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Natural History Museum
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Roebling Medal; Murchison Medal; Honorary member of the German Mineralogical Society
Also known as
Leonard J. Spencer, Spencer L J, L. J. Spencer, Spencer, Leonard J.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leonard James Spencer?

British mineralogist (1870–1959)

When was Leonard James Spencer born?

Leonard James Spencer was born on 7 July 1870 in Worcester.

When did Leonard James Spencer die?

Leonard James Spencer died on 14 April 1959 in London.

What was Leonard James Spencer's occupation?

Leonard James Spencer was a mineralogist, geologist, keeper of Mineralogy and natural History Museum.

What nationality was Leonard James Spencer?

Leonard James Spencer was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonard James Spencer

· Wikidata: Q1818994

· DBpedia: Leonard James Spencer

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