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William Buckland DD, FRS (12 March 1784 – 14 August 1856) was an English theologian who became Dean of Westminster. He was also a geologist and palaeontologist. Buckland wrote the first full account of a fossil dinosaur, which he named Megalosaurus.
William Buckland (born March 12, 1784, Axminster, Devonshire, England—died August 15, 1856, London) was a pioneer geologist and minister, known for presenting the first scientific description of a dinosaur and for his effort to reconcile geological discoveries with the Bible and antievolutionary theories.
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Learn about the life and achievements of William Buckland, an English paleontologist and geologist who discovered the megalosaurus and the Red Lady of Paviland. Find out how he reconciled biblical accounts with scientific discoveries and became a proponent of the glacial theory.
Learn about the 19th Century scientist who ate his way through the animal kingdom and made important discoveries about fossils and geology. Watch an animated video by Peter Caires, made in partnership with the Royal Society.
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Feb 20, 2024 · The dinosaur was named by William Buckland, a professor of geology at the University of Oxford, who discovered fossil remains at Stonesfield, a village in Oxfordshire about 10 miles northwest of Oxford.
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Jun 27, 2018 · William Buckland (1784-1856) was a British geologist and paleontologist who made important contributions to the study of fossils, caves, and stratigraphy. He was also a clergyman, a dean, and a leader of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Feb 13, 2024 · Feb 13 (Reuters) - On Feb. 20, 1824, English naturalist and theologian William Buckland addressed the Geological Society of London, describing an enormous jaw and limb bones unearthed in a...
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