John Strachey (geologist)
John Strachey | |
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| Born | 10 May 1671 |
| Died | 11 June 1743 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | stratified rock formations |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
John Strachey
He was born in Chew Magna, England. He inherited estates including Sutton Court from his father at three years of age. He matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford and was admitted at Middle Temple, London, in 1688. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1719.[2]
He introduced a theory of rock formations known as
In addition to his map making and geological interests he had several other publications including An Alphabetical List of the Religious Houses in Somersetshire (1731).[5]
He died in Greenwich, London. He had married twice; firstly Elizabeth Elletson, with whom he had 18 children (see picture of 8 of them)[6] and secondly Christina Staveley, with whom he had a further one child.
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References
- OCLC 833300891.
- ^ "John Strachey, William Smith and the strata of England 1719-1801". Geoscientist 17.7 July 2007. The Geological Society. Archived from the original on 10 March 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2008.
- ^ "History of Geology". Cartage.org. Archived from the original on 20 August 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2008.
- ^ "Smith's other debt". Geoscientist 17.7 July 2007. The Geological Society. Archived from the original on 10 March 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2008.
- doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/26622. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)
- ^ "The worst picture in the world?". Flickr. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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