Henry De la Beche
Henry De la Beche | |
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| Born | 10 February 1796 London, England |
| Died | 13 April 1855 (aged 59) London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Painting Duria Antiquior – A More Ancient Dorset |
| Awards | Wollaston Medal (1855) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, palaeontology |
| Institutions | Geological Survey of Great Britain |
Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche KCB, FRS (10 February 1796 – 13 April 1855) was an English geologist and palaeontologist, the first director of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, who helped pioneer early geological survey methods. He was the first President of the Palaeontographical Society. He was also a slave plantation owner in Jamaica.