John Edward Marr
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Summary
John Edward Marr was born on June 14, 1857[1], in Poulton-le-Sands[2]. He died on October 1, 1933[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], university teacher[6], and geologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Field of work: geology[11]
- Position held: President of the Geological Society of London[12]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[13]
- Educated at: St John's College[14], Lancaster Royal Grammar School[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Royal Medal[17], Lyell Medal[18], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19], Wollaston Medal[20]
- Member of: Royal Society[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: John Edward Marr[23]
- Family name: Marr[24]
- Given name: John[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Edward Marr include Marrella[27], a fossil taxon[28] and marrite[29], a mineral species[30].
Why It Matters
John Edward Marr has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Marrella[27], a fossil taxon[28] and marrite[29], a mineral species[30].
FAQs
Where was John Edward Marr born?
John Edward Marr was born in Poulton-le-Sands[2].
Where did John Edward Marr die?
John Edward Marr passed away in Cambridge[4].
What did John Edward Marr do for work?
John Edward Marr worked as a paleontologist[5], university teacher[6], and geologist[7].
Where did John Edward Marr go to school?
John Edward Marr was educated at St John's College[14] and Lancaster Royal Grammar School[15].
What awards did John Edward Marr receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Royal Medal[17], Lyell Medal[18], and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19].