James Geikie
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Summary
James Geikie was born on August 23, 1839[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on March 1, 1915[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], naturalist[6], geographer[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1839[11]
- Date of death: 1915[12]
- Father: James Stuart Geikie[13]
- Child: William H. C. Geikie[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Occupation: mineralogist[16]
- Field of work: geology[17]
- Position held: Regius Professor of Geology[18], President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[20]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[21], Royal High School[22]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Murchison Medal[24], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[25], Makdougall Brisbane Prize[26], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[27]
- Member of: Royal Society[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: James Geikie[30]
- Family name: Geikie[31]
- Given name: James[32], Murdoch[33]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[36], Library of the World's Best Literature[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Sibling: Archibald Geikie[40]
- Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[41]
Why It Matters
James Geikie has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was James Geikie born?
James Geikie's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did James Geikie die?
James Geikie passed away in Edinburgh[4].
Who were James Geikie's parents?
James Geikie's father was James Stuart Geikie[13].
What did James Geikie do for work?
James Geikie worked as a geologist[5], naturalist[6], geographer[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did James Geikie go to school?
James Geikie was educated at University of Edinburgh[21] and Royal High School[22].
What awards did James Geikie receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Murchison Medal[24], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[25], and Makdougall Brisbane Prize[26].