Henry De la Beche

Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche KCB, FRS (10 February 1796  13 April 1855) was an English geologist and palaeontologist, the first director of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, who helped pioneer early geological survey methods. He was the first President of the Palaeontographical Society.

Sir

Henry De la Beche

KCB FRS
Born(1796-02-10)10 February 1796
Died13 April 1855(1855-04-13) (aged 59)
NationalityEnglish
Known forPainting Duria Antiquior – A More Ancient Dorset
AwardsWollaston Medal (1855)
Scientific career
FieldsGeology, palaeontology
InstitutionsGeological Survey of Great Britain
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