Human Accomplishment: 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+

Charles Wyville Thomson

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