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Sir John William Dawson CMG FRS FRSE FGS FRSC (1820–1899) was a Canadian geologist and university administrator.
John William Dawson (Pictou, Nueva Escocia; 13 de octubre de 1820 – Montreal, Quebec; 19 de noviembre de 1899) fue un geólogo, paleontólogo, zoólogo, y botánico canadiense. Fue rector de la Universidad McGill, Montreal.
17 de dic. de 2007 · John William Dawson, geologist, paleontologist, principal of McGill University (born 13 October 1820 in Pictou, NS; died 19 November 1899 in Montreal, QC). Dawson conducted an archaeological survey and recovery mission that revealed evidence of pre-European habitation on the island of Montreal.
Sir John William Dawson was a Canadian geologist who made numerous contributions to paleobotany and extended the knowledge of Canadian geology. During his term as superintendent of education for Nova Scotia (1850–53), Dawson studied the geology of all parts of the province, making a special.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
John William Dawson (always known as William) was born of Scottish immigrants. At the time of his birth his father was a successful import-export merchant, shipowner, and proprietor of a book and stationery store in Pictou.
Sir John William Dawson’s time as Principal of McGill (1855-1893) was one of great transformation. When he first set foot on campus in the autumn of 1855, many buildings were undergoing construction and the grounds were overgrown by bushes and weeds.
John William Dawson ( Pictou, Nueva Escocia; 13 de octubre de 1820 – Montreal, Quebec; 19 de noviembre de 1899) fue un geólogo, paleontólogo, zoólogo, y botánico canadiense. Fue rector de la Universidad McGill, Montreal.
