Born Tarradale, Ross and Cromarty. Had a successful army career and was set to dedicate the rest of his life to fox-hunting, before, with his wife's encouragement, turning to science. Geologist. Worked with Lyell in Europe. Had a long public and furious debate with De la Beche.
Died at home, 16 Belgrave Square.
Go to map of other memorials in this area
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Roderick Murchison
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir Roderick Murchison
Chemist, physicist and science journalist. Born 143 Regent Street, presumably...
Born Welbeck Street. An unusual childhood: his father changed their name fr...
Organic and physical chemist. Born and died in Paris. Very successful and wel...
Scientist and transport campaigner, successfully against the Archway Road Wid...
