David T. Ansted

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David T. Ansted


Born
in London, England, The United Kingdom
February 05, 1814

Died
May 13, 1880

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David Thomas Ansted (5 February 1814 – 13 May 1880) was an English geologist and author.

Ansted was born in London on 5 February 1814. He was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, and after taking his degree of MA in 1839 was elected to a fellowship of the college.

Inspired by the teachings of Adam Sedgwick, his attention was given to geology, and he was a respected geologist by age 30. In 1840, he was elected professor of geology in King's College London, a post which he held until 1853. From 1845, he was also a lecturer at the East India Company's Military Seminary at Addiscombe, and professor of geology at the College for Civil Engineers at Putney.

He became a fellow of the Royal Society in 1844, and from that date until 1847 he was vice-se
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