Edward A. Irving

Edward A. "Ted" Irving, CM FRSC FRS (27 May 1927 – 25 February 2014) was a geologist and scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada. His studies of paleomagnetism provided the first physical evidence of the theory of continental drift. His efforts contributed to our understanding of how mountain ranges, climate, and life have changed over the past millions of years.

Ted Irving
Born(1927-05-27)27 May 1927
Colne, Lancashire, England
Died25 February 2014(2014-02-25) (aged 86)
Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge (BA, PhD)
SpouseSheila (née Irwin)
ChildrenKate, Susan, Martin, George
Awards
  • CM
  • FRSC
  • FRS (1979)
  • Wollaston Medal (2005)
Scientific career
FieldsPaleomagnetism
InstitutionsGeological Survey of Canada, Pacific Geosciences Center
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