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Charles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who developed theories around the formation and natural history of the Earth. His most well known work is 'Principles of Geology' (1830-1833). Lyell was a friend of Charles Darwin and, along with the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, he pioneered their work on natural selection despite the conflict it caused him due to his religious views.
Charles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who developed theories around the formation and natural history of the Earth. His most well known work is 'Principles of Geology' (1830-1833). Lyell was a friend of Charles Darwin and, along with the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, he pioneered their work on natural selection despite the conflict it caused him due to his religious views.
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| Name: | Charles Lyell |
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| Title: | Sir |
| Also known as: | Sir Charles Lyell 1st Baronet |
| Name suffix: | Bt; FRS |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Scottish |
| Date of birth: | 1797 |
| Date of death: | 1875 |
| Roles: | Scientist; Author |
| Linked correspondent: | Harriet Martineau (link opens in new window) |
| Project person ID: | SLP104 |
| Image rights: | IanDagnall Computing / Alamy Stock Photo |
