Gertrude Elles

British geologist (1872-1960)
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Gertrude Elles

Summary

Gertrude Elles is a human[1]. She was born in Wimbledon[2]. She was born on October 8, 1872[3]. She passed away in Helensburgh[4]. She died on November 18, 1960[5]. She worked as a geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and research fellow[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Gertrude Elles's place of birth was Wimbledon[2].
  • Gertrude Elles passed away in Helensburgh[4].
  • Gertrude Elles was born on October 8, 1872[3].
  • Gertrude Elles died on November 18, 1960[5].
  • Gertrude Elles held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Gertrude Elles held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Gertrude Elles worked as a geologist[6].
  • Gertrude Elles worked as a paleontologist[7].
  • Gertrude Elles worked as a research fellow[8].
  • Gertrude Elles's field of work was geologist[12].
  • Among Gertrude Elles's employers was Newnham College[13].
  • Gertrude Elles's education included a stint at Newnham College[14].
  • Gertrude Elles's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[15].
  • A notable student of Gertrude Elles was Marjorie Elizabeth Jane Chandler[16].
  • Gertrude Elles received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Gertrude Elles received the Murchison Medal[18].
  • Gertrude Elles received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19].
  • Gertrude Elles received the Lyell Medal[20].
  • Gertrude Elles is recorded as female[21].
  • Gertrude Elles's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gertrude Elles supervised Dorothy Hill as a doctoral student[23].
  • Gertrude Elles's family name is recorded as Elles[24].
  • Gertrude Elles's given name is recorded as Gertrude[25].
  • Gertrude Elles's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Gertrude Elles was born in Wimbledon[2]. She was born on October 8, 1872[3].

Education

Educated at Newnham College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1871[29] and Trinity College, Dublin[15], a collegiate university[30], in Ireland[31], founded in 1592[32], headquartered in Dublin[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and research fellow[8]. Gertrude Elles's field of work was geologist[12]. She was employed by Newnham College[13]. A notable student of her was Marjorie Elizabeth Jane Chandler[16]. She supervised Dorothy Hill as a doctoral student[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[17], an award[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Murchison Medal[18], a medallion[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1873[38]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Lyell Medal[20], an award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1876[43].

Death and Burial

Gertrude Elles died on November 18, 1960[5]. She passed away in Helensburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Gertrude Elles has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

She has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Hill[45], a geologist[46], 1907–1997[47], of Australia[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[49], specialised in geology[50].

Her notable doctoral advisees include Dorothy Hill[51], a geologist[52], 1907–1997[53], of Australia[54], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[55], specialised in geology[56].

FAQs

Where was Gertrude Elles born?

Born in Wimbledon[2], Gertrude Elles…

Where did Gertrude Elles die?

Gertrude Elles passed away in Helensburgh[4].

What did Gertrude Elles do for work?

Gertrude Elles worked as geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and research fellow[8].

Where did Gertrude Elles go to school?

Gertrude Elles was educated at Newnham College[14] and Trinity College, Dublin[15].

What awards did Gertrude Elles receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[17], Murchison Medal[18], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19], and Lyell Medal[20].

Who did Gertrude Elles influence?

Gertrude Elles has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Hill[45].

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