John MacCulloch
John MacCulloch | |
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John MacCulloch | |
| Born | 6 October 1773 |
| Died | 21 August 1835 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geologist, Surgeon and Civil Engineer |
John MacCulloch FRS (6 October 1773 – 21 August 1835) was a Scottish geologist. He was the first geologist to be employed by the government in Britain and is best known for his pioneering texts on geology and for producing the first geological maps of Scotland. He introduced the word "malaria" into the English language.