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William Thomas Gordon

1884 – 1950

Botanist

Geologist Botanist
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About William Thomas Gordon

Lived 1884 – 1950 (aged 65–66). William Thomas Gordon was a geologist and botanist.

William Thomas Gordon FRSE FGS FGSE FLS FGA (1884–1950) was a Scottish palaeontologist and palaeobotanist in the early 20th century. He was also an expert on diamonds and gemstones and assisted Hatton Garden in the testing of rare stones.

Life

He was born in Glasgow on 27 January 1884, the son of Mary (née Patterson) and William Gordon a marine engineer and surveyor. The family moved to Edinburgh when he was young, living at 89 Ferry Road in the Leith district. This included studying geology under Professor James Geikie. Vice President of the Geological Society of London 1937-39 Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America 1938 onwards

Publications

Discovery of Gold in Devon (1922) Preparation of Thin Rock Sections (1926) Gem Stones (1933) The Chemistry of Gemstones (1943)

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Important facts

Born
1884
Birth century
19th century
Died
1950
Occupation
Geologist, botanist
Education
University of Edinburgh, George Heriot's School
Employers
University of London
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Makdougall Brisbane Prize
Also known as
W.T.Gordon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Thomas Gordon?

botanist (1884-1950)

When was William Thomas Gordon born?

William Thomas Gordon was born in 1884.

When did William Thomas Gordon die?

William Thomas Gordon died in 1950.

What was William Thomas Gordon's occupation?

William Thomas Gordon was a geologist and botanist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Thomas Gordon

· Wikidata: Q21514137

· DBpedia: William Thomas Gordon

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