Leonard Johnston Wills

British geologist
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Leonard Johnston Wills

Summary

Leonard Johnston Wills is a human[1]. Born in Sutton Coldfield[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1884[3]. He died in Romsley[4]. He died on January 1, 1979[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and paleontologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Leonard Johnston Wills was born in Sutton Coldfield[2].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills died in Romsley[4].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills was born on January 1, 1884[3].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills was born on February 27, 1884[9].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills died on January 1, 1979[5].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills died on December 12, 1979[10].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's father was William Leonard Wills[11].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's mother was Gertrude Annie Wills[12].
  • Among Leonard Johnston Wills's spouses was Maud Janet Wills[13].
  • A child of Leonard Johnston Wills was Leonard Alfred Wills[14].
  • A child of Leonard Johnston Wills was Edith Penissa Wills[15].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills worked as a geologist[6].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's professions included paleontologist[7].
  • Among Leonard Johnston Wills's employers was University of Birmingham[18].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills was educated at University of Birmingham[19].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's education included a stint at King's College[20].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's education included a stint at Uppingham School[21].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills received the Lyell Medal[22].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills received the Wollaston Medal[23].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills is recorded as male[24].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's given name is recorded as Leonard[26].
  • Leonard Johnston Wills's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonard Johnston Wills's place of birth was Sutton Coldfield[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1884[3] and February 27, 1884[9]. His father was William Leonard Wills[11]. His mother was Gertrude Annie Wills[12].

Education

Educated at University of Birmingham[19], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1900[30], headquartered in Birmingham[31]; King's College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and Uppingham School[21], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1584[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and paleontologist[7]. Among Leonard Johnston Wills's employers was University of Birmingham[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Lyell Medal[22], an award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1876[41] and Wollaston Medal[23], a geology award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1831[44].

Personal Life

Among Leonard Johnston Wills's spouses was Maud Janet Wills[13]. Children include Leonard Alfred Wills[14], an architect[45], 1911–1976[46] and Edith Penissa Wills[15], 1913–1994[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1979[5] and December 12, 1979[10]. Leonard Johnston Wills died in Romsley[4].

Why It Matters

Leonard Johnston Wills has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Johnston Wills born?

Leonard Johnston Wills's place of birth was Sutton Coldfield[2].

Where did Leonard Johnston Wills die?

Leonard Johnston Wills passed away in Romsley[4].

Who were Leonard Johnston Wills's parents?

Leonard Johnston Wills's father was William Leonard Wills[11]. Leonard Johnston Wills's mother was Gertrude Annie Wills[12].

Who was Leonard Johnston Wills married to?

Leonard Johnston Wills's spouses include Maud Janet Wills[13].

What did Leonard Johnston Wills do for work?

Leonard Johnston Wills worked as geologist[6] and paleontologist[7].

Where did Leonard Johnston Wills go to school?

Leonard Johnston Wills was educated at University of Birmingham[19], King's College[20], and Uppingham School[21].

What awards did Leonard Johnston Wills receive?

Honors received include Lyell Medal[22] and Wollaston Medal[23].

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  19. [23] . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . NUKAT. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . NUKAT. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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