George Julius Poulett Scrope

English geologist, political economist and politician (1797-1876)
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George Julius Poulett Scrope
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George Julius Poulett Scrope

Summary

George Julius Poulett Scrope is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 10, 1797[3]. He died in Cobham[4]. He died on January 19, 1876[5]. He worked as a politician[6], geologist[7], economist[8], and volcanologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], George Julius Poulett Scrope…
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope died in Cobham[4].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope was born on March 10, 1797[3].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope died on January 19, 1876[5].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope died on January 18, 1876[11].
  • Among George Julius Poulett Scrope's spouses was Emma Phipps Scrope[12].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope worked as a politician[6].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope's professions included geologist[7].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope's professions included economist[8].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope worked as a volcanologist[9].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope's field of work was volcanology[14].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope's field of work was political economics[15].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope's education included a stint at St John's College[22].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope's education included a stint at Harrow School[23].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope received the Wollaston Medal[24].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope was a member of Geological Society of London[25].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • George Julius Poulett Scrope is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

George Julius Poulett Scrope was born in London[2]. He was born on March 10, 1797[3].

Education

Educated at St John's College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1511[30] and Harrow School[23], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1572[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], geologist[7], economist[8], and volcanologist[9]. Fields of work include volcanology[14], a branch of geology[34] and political economics[15], a field of study[35]. Positions held include member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1865[38]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1859[41]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1857[44]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1852[47]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1847[50]; and member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1841[53].

Recognition

George Julius Poulett Scrope received the Wollaston Medal[24].

Personal Life

George Julius Poulett Scrope was married to Emma Phipps Scrope[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 19, 1876[5] and January 18, 1876[11]. George Julius Poulett Scrope died in Cobham[4].

Why It Matters

George Julius Poulett Scrope ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was George Julius Poulett Scrope born?

George Julius Poulett Scrope was born in London[2].

Where did George Julius Poulett Scrope die?

George Julius Poulett Scrope passed away in Cobham[4].

Who was George Julius Poulett Scrope married to?

George Julius Poulett Scrope's spouses include Emma Phipps Scrope[12].

What did George Julius Poulett Scrope do for work?

George Julius Poulett Scrope worked as politician[6], geologist[7], economist[8], and volcanologist[9].

Where did George Julius Poulett Scrope go to school?

George Julius Poulett Scrope was educated at St John's College[22] and Harrow School[23].

What awards did George Julius Poulett Scrope receive?

Honors received include Wollaston Medal[24].

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  25. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, geologist, economist +1
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  4. 29d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Work location London
    Member of Geological Society of London, Royal Society
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