William Buckland

William Buckland (1784-1856) was a distinguished English geologist, born at Tiverton. He had a predilection from boyhood for natural science. He awoke in Oxford University an interest in it by his lectures on mineralogy and geology. His pen was unceasingly occupied with geological subjects. He exerted himself to reconcile the teachings of science with the accounts in Genesis. Later, he was made Dean of Westminster by Sir Robert Peel. His intellect gave way in 1850, and he remained in mental weakness till his death.

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