Raymond Priestley
Raymond Priestley | |
|---|---|
Priestley in 1949 | |
| Vice-Chancellor, University of Birmingham | |
| In office 3 October 1938 – 30 July 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Charles Robertson |
| Succeeded by | Humphrey Humphreys |
| Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne | |
| In office 18 February 1935 – 30 June 1938 | |
| Preceded by | Sir James Barrett |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Medley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raymond Edward Priestley 20 July 1886 Tewkesbury, England |
| Died | 24 June 1974 (aged 87) Cheltenham, England |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Geologist, polar explorer |
| Civilian awards | |
| Military service | |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1914–1926 |
| Rank | Major |
| Corps | |
| Conflict | World War I |
| Awards | Military Cross (1919) |
Sir Raymond Edward Priestley MC (20 July 1886 – 24 June 1974) was an English geologist and early Antarctic explorer. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, where he helped found The Raymond Priestley Centre on the shores of Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park.