John Walter Gregory
John Walter Gregory, FRS, FRSE, FGS (27 January 1864 – 2 June 1932) was a British geologist and explorer, known principally for his work on glacial geology and on the geography and geology of Australia and East Africa.
John Walter Gregory, FRS | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 January 1864 Bow, London |
| Died | 2 June 1932 (aged 68) Megantoni Rapids, Urubamba River, Peru |
| Occupation(s) | Geologist and explorer |
| Awards | Bigsby Medal (1905) |
The Gregory Rift in the Great Rift Valley is named in his honour.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.