Charles Lapworth

English geologist (1842-1920)
Person human Q932471
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Summary

Charles Lapworth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Faringdon[2]. He was born on September 20, 1842[3]. He died in Birmingham[4]. He died on March 13, 1920[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and paleontologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Lapworth's place of birth was Faringdon[2].
  • Charles Lapworth died in Birmingham[4].
  • Charles Lapworth was born on September 20, 1842[3].
  • Charles Lapworth died on March 13, 1920[5].
  • A child of Charles Lapworth was Arthur Lapworth[9].
  • Charles Lapworth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Charles Lapworth's professions included geologist[6].
  • Charles Lapworth worked as a paleontologist[7].
  • Charles Lapworth held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[11].
  • Among Charles Lapworth's employers was University of Birmingham[12].
  • Charles Lapworth received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
  • Charles Lapworth received the Royal Medal[14].
  • Charles Lapworth received the Bigsby Medal[15].
  • Charles Lapworth received the Murchison Fund[16].
  • Charles Lapworth received the Wollaston Medal[17].
  • Charles Lapworth was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Charles Lapworth is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Lapworth's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Lapworth's Commons category is recorded as Charles Lapworth[21].
  • Charles Lapworth's family name is recorded as Lapworth[22].
  • Charles Lapworth's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles Lapworth's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Charles Lapworth's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Faringdon[2], Charles Lapworth… he was born on September 20, 1842[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and paleontologist[7]. Among Charles Lapworth's employers was University of Birmingham[12]. He held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], a fellowship award[26], in United Kingdom[27]; Royal Medal[14], a science award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30]; Bigsby Medal[15], a geology award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1877[33]; Murchison Fund[16], a science award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1873[36]; and Wollaston Medal[17], a geology award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1831[39].

Personal Life

A child of Charles Lapworth was Arthur Lapworth[9].

Death and Burial

Charles Lapworth died on March 13, 1920[5]. He passed away in Birmingham[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Lapworth include Lapworth Medal[40], an award[41].

Why It Matters

Charles Lapworth has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Lapworth Medal[40], an award[41].

FAQs

Where was Charles Lapworth born?

Charles Lapworth's place of birth was Faringdon[2].

Where did Charles Lapworth die?

Charles Lapworth passed away in Birmingham[4].

What did Charles Lapworth do for work?

Charles Lapworth worked as geologist[6] and paleontologist[7].

What awards did Charles Lapworth receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Royal Medal[14], Bigsby Medal[15], and Murchison Fund[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . The Geological Society Past Presidents. geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → geologist, paleontologist
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  4. 22w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Charles
    Described by source → Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, New International Encyclopedia
    Child → Arthur Lapworth
    Position held → President of the Geological Society of London
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