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Roderick Impey Murchison

1792 - 1871

Born

19 February 1792

Tarradale House, Muir of Ord, Easter Ross, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Died

22 October 1871

16 Belgrave Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
06/04/1826
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
34
Fields of Interest
Geology
Relationships
Parents: Kenneth Murchison and Barbara Mackenzie; step-father: Colonel Robert Macgregor Murray Siblings: Kenneth Murchison Married: Charlotte Hugonin Murchison

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