1823 - 1900
George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll Scottish Scientist
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| First Name |
George
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| Middle Name |
Campbell, 8th Duke Of
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| Last Name |
Argyll
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| Birthday |
30th April, 1823
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| Birthplace |
Ardencaple Castle
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| Died |
24th April, 1900
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
Scottish
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| Occupation |
Scientist
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George John Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll, KG, KT, PC, FRS, FRSE (30 April 1823 – 24 April 1900), styled Marquess of Lorne until 1847, was a Scottish peer and Liberal politician. He made a significant geological discovery in the 1850s when his tenant found fossilized leaves embedded among basalt lava on the Island of Mull. He also helped to popularize ornithology and was one of the first to give a detailed account of the principles of bird flight in the hopes of advancing artificial aerial navigation (i.e. flying machines). His literary output was extensive writing on topics varying from science and theology to economy and politics. In this respect, Argyll can be considered a polymath.
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