Alwyn Williams (geologist)
Sir Alwyn Williams FRS FRSE MRIA FGS (8 June 1921 – 4 April 2004) was a Welsh geologist, who was Principal of the University of Glasgow from 1976 to 1988, and President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1985 to 1988.
Sir Alwyn Williams | |
|---|---|
| Principal of the University of Glasgow | |
| In office 1976–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Charles Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Kerr Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1921 Aberdare, Wales |
| Died | 4 April 2004 (aged 82) |
| Spouse | Joan Bevan |
| Residence(s) | Pollokshields, Glasgow |
| Alma mater | University College of Wales |
| Profession | Geologist |
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