Charles Wyville Thomson
a Scottish natural historian and marine zoologist. He served as the chief scientist on the Challenger expedition; his work there revolutionized oceanography and led to his knighthood.
Born
5 March 1830 Linlithgow, Scotland
Died
10 March 1882 (aged 52) Linlithgow, Scotland
Nationality
Scottish
Known for
Challenger expedition
Fields
Marine zoology
Alma mater
Merchiston Castle School University of Edinburgh
Awards
Royal Medal (1876)
Institutions
University of Aberdeen (1850–1851) Marischal College (1851–52) Queen's College, Cork Queen's University of Belfast
adultbasic
Britain
era
1800+