Wollaston Medal

The Wollaston Medal

The Wollaston Medal is a scientific award for geology, the highest award granted by the Geological Society of London.

The medal is named after William Hyde Wollaston, and was first awarded in 1831. It was originally made of palladium, a metal discovered by Wollaston.

Laureates

Source:Geological Society

1831 – 1849

1850 – 1899

1900 – 1949

1950 – 1999

2000 –

See also

References

  1. "The Geological Society of London". The Times (36070). London. 20 February 1900. p. 5.

External links

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