Archibald Geikie

Summary

Archibald Geikie is a human^[1]. Born in Edinburgh^[2], he… he was born on December 28, 1835^[3]. He passed away in Haslemere^[4]. He died on November 10, 1924^[5]. He worked as a geologist^[6], cartographer^[7], volcanologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and biographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Archibald Geikie's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2].
• Archibald Geikie passed away in Haslemere^[4].
• Archibald Geikie was born on December 28, 1835^[3].
• Archibald Geikie was born on 1835^[12].
• Archibald Geikie died on November 10, 1924^[5].
• Archibald Geikie died on 1924^[13].
• Archibald Geikie is buried at Haslemere^[14].
• Burial took place at St. Bartholomew's Churchyard, Haslemere^[15].
• Archibald Geikie's father was James Stuart Geikie^[16].
• Archibald Geikie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[17].
• Archibald Geikie held citizenship in United Kingdom^[18].
• Archibald Geikie's professions included geologist^[6].
• Archibald Geikie worked as a cartographer^[7].
• Archibald Geikie's professions included volcanologist^[8].
• Archibald Geikie worked as a university teacher^[9].
• Archibald Geikie worked as a biographer^[10].
• Archibald Geikie worked as a historian^[19].
• Archibald Geikie's field of work was geology^[20].
• Archibald Geikie held the position of President of the Geological Society of London^[21].
• Archibald Geikie held the position of President of the Geological Society of London^[22].
• Archibald Geikie held the position of President of the Royal Society^[23].
• Archibald Geikie held the position of Regius Professor of Geology^[24].
• Archibald Geikie was employed by University of Edinburgh^[25].
• Archibald Geikie was employed by British Geological Survey^[26].
• Among Archibald Geikie's employers was British Geological Survey^[27].

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Origins and Family

Archibald Geikie's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 28, 1835^[3] and 1835^[12]. His father was James Stuart Geikie^[16].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[28], a public university^[29], in United Kingdom^[30], founded in 1583^[31], headquartered in Edinburgh^[32] and Royal High School^[33], a high school^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1128^[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist^[6], cartographer^[7], volcanologist^[8], university teacher^[9], biographer^[10], and historian^[19]. Archibald Geikie's field of work was geology^[20]. Employers include University of Edinburgh^[25], a public university^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1583^[39], headquartered in Edinburgh^[40] and British Geological Survey^[26], a geological survey^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], headquartered in Keyworth^[43]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of London^[21], a position^[44], in United Kingdom^[45]; President of the Royal Society^[23], a position^[46], in United Kingdom^[47], founded in 1662^[48]; and Regius Professor of Geology^[24], a Regius Professor^[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[50], a fellowship award^[51], in United Kingdom^[52]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[53], a grade of an order^[54], in United Kingdom^[55], founded in 1815^[56]; Royal Medal^[57], a science award^[58], in United Kingdom^[59], founded in 1826^[60]; Hayden Memorial Geological Award^[61], a science award^[62], in United States^[63], founded in 1888^[64]; Murchison Medal^[65], a medallion^[66], in United Kingdom^[67], founded in 1873^[68]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[69], a fellowship award^[70], in United Kingdom^[71].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 10, 1924^[5] and 1924^[13]. Archibald Geikie died in Haslemere^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Haslemere^[14] and St. Bartholomew's Churchyard, Haslemere^[15].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Archibald Geikie include geikielite^[72], a mineral species^[73]; Geikie Glacier^[74], a glacier^[75], in United Kingdom^[76]; Dorsa Geikie^[77], a dorsum^[78]; and Geikie Ridge^[79], a ridge^[80].

Why It Matters

Archibald Geikie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[81] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[82]

Entities named for him include geikielite^[72], a mineral species^[73]; Geikie Glacier^[74], a glacier^[75], in United Kingdom^[76]; Dorsa Geikie^[77], a dorsum^[78]; and Geikie Ridge^[79], a ridge^[80].

FAQs

Where was Archibald Geikie born?

Born in Edinburgh^[2], Archibald Geikie…

Where did Archibald Geikie die?

Archibald Geikie passed away in Haslemere^[4].

Who were Archibald Geikie's parents?

Archibald Geikie's father was James Stuart Geikie^[16].

What did Archibald Geikie do for work?

Archibald Geikie worked as geologist^[6], cartographer^[7], volcanologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and biographer^[10].

Where did Archibald Geikie go to school?

Archibald Geikie was educated at University of Edinburgh^[28] and Royal High School^[33].

What awards did Archibald Geikie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[50], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[53], Royal Medal^[57], and Hayden Memorial Geological Award^[61].