William Boyd Dawkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Boyd Dawkins

Welsh geologist, paleontologist and archaeologist (1838–1929)

Date of Birth: 26-Dec-1838

Place of Birth: Welshpool, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 15-Jan-1929

Profession: geologist, paleontologist, archaeologist, anthropologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Sir William Boyd Dawkins (26 December 1837 – 15 January 1929) was a British geologist and archaeologist.
He was a member of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, Curator of the Manchester Museum and Professor of Geology at Owens College, Manchester.
He is noted for his research on fossils and the antiquity of man.
He was involved in many projects including a tunnel under the Humber, a Channel Tunnel attempt and the proving of coal under Kent.