List of presidents of the Geological Society of London

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This is a list of the presidents of the Geological Society of London. [1]

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References

  1. "Past Presidents". Geological Society of London . Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  2. "The Geological Society of London". The Times. No. 36070. London. 20 February 1900. p. 5.