Sir Roderick Impey Murchison: Quick Facts
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| Born | February 19, 1792 • Scotland |
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| Died | October 22, 1871 (aged 79) • London • England |
| Awards And Honors | Copley Medal (1849) |
| Notable Works | “Siluria” • “The Silurian System” |
| Subjects Of Study | Paleozoic Era • sequence determination |
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