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William Pugh

1892 – 1974

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About William Pugh

Lived 1892 – 1974 (aged 81). William Pugh was a British geologist.

Honours and awards Pugh was elected to membership of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society in 1931 giving his details as - Professor W. J. Pugh, O.B.E., B.A., D.Sc., F.G.S., Geological Survey and Museum, Exhibition Road, London, S.W.7. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1951 for his contributions to the advancement of geological sciences and awarded the Murchison Medal by the Geological Society of London in 1952 for his studies on the stratigraphy and tectonics of the lower Palaeozoic Rocks of Wales. He was knighted in the 1956 Birthday Honours. He was President of the Aberystwyth Old Students' Association in 1964–65.

Private life He retired in 1960 and died in London in 1974. He had married in 1919 Manon Clayton Davies Bryan, the second daughter of Joseph Davies Bryan of Alexandria, Egypt. They had four sons.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
University of Wales
Positions held
President
Awards
Knight Bachelor; Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Croix de Guerre; Fellow of the Royal Society; Murchison Medal; OBE
Also known as
Sir William John Pugh, William John Hugh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Pugh?

geologist

When was William Pugh born?

William Pugh was born on 28 June 1892 in Westbury.

When did William Pugh die?

William Pugh died on 18 March 1974 in London.

What was William Pugh's occupation?

William Pugh was a geologist.

What nationality was William Pugh?

William Pugh was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Pugh

· Wikidata: Q19876275

· DBpedia: William Pugh (geologist)

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