Thomas Griffith Taylor
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Summary
Thomas Griffith Taylor was born on December 1, 1880[1], in Walthamstow[2]. He died on November 5, 1963[3], in Manly[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], geologist[6], anthropologist[7], geographer[8], and polar explorer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: glaciologist[12]
- Field of work: geology[13]
- Employer: University of Toronto[14]
- Educated at: University of Sydney[15], Emmanuel College[16]
- Doctoral advisor: Edgeworth David[17]
- Award received: David Livingstone Centenary Medal[18], Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[20], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[21], David Syme Research Prize[22]
- Member of: Australian Academy of Science[23], Royal Society of Canada[24], Royal Geographical Society[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Inventory number: MS COLL 00020 2B Annex[27]
- Commons category: Thomas Griffith Taylor[28]
- Archives at: University of Toronto Archives & Records Management Services[29], Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library[30]
- Family name: Taylor[31]
- Given name: Thomas[32]
- Described at URL: https://discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/griffith-taylor-papers[33]
- Participant in: Terra Nova Expedition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas Griffith Taylor[36]
- Different from: Thomas Taylor[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas Griffith Taylor include Taylor Glacier[38], a glacier[39].
Why It Matters
Thomas Griffith Taylor has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He is credited with the discovery of Blood Falls[42], a saline seep[43]. Entities named for him include Taylor Glacier[38], a glacier[39].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Griffith Taylor born?
Thomas Griffith Taylor's place of birth was Walthamstow[2].
Where did Thomas Griffith Taylor die?
Thomas Griffith Taylor died in Manly[4].
What did Thomas Griffith Taylor do for work?
Thomas Griffith Taylor worked as an explorer[5], geologist[6], anthropologist[7], geographer[8], and polar explorer[9].
Where did Thomas Griffith Taylor go to school?
Thomas Griffith Taylor was educated at University of Sydney[15] and Emmanuel College[16].
What awards did Thomas Griffith Taylor receive?
Honors received include David Livingstone Centenary Medal[18], Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[20], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[21].
What did Thomas Griffith Taylor discover?
Thomas Griffith Taylor is credited as discoverer of Blood Falls[42].