Patrick Marshall

Patrick Marshall

New Zealand geologist, tennis player, and cricketer (1869–1950)

Died aged 80CapricornNew Zealand

Biography

Patrick Marshall (22 December 1869 – November 1950) was a geologist who lived in New Zealand. He was the first to introduce the terms rodingite and ignimbrite into petrology and mineralogy. Marshall's most significant contribution to science was his work on coastal erosion and volcanology.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • President of the Royal Society of New Zealand

Employers / organisations

  • Lincoln University

Family

Siblings
Joy Marshall

Awards & honours (6)

  • Hector Medal
  • Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of London
  • Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
  • Hutton Medal
  • honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand

Quick answers about Patrick Marshall

How old was Patrick Marshall?
Patrick Marshall died on November 10, 1950 at the age of 80.
When is Patrick Marshall's birthday?
Patrick Marshall was born on December 22, 1869.
Where was Patrick Marshall born?
Patrick Marshall was born in Sapiston.
What is Patrick Marshall's zodiac sign?
Patrick Marshall's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
What is Patrick Marshall's nationality?
Patrick Marshall is a citizen of New Zealand.
What does Patrick Marshall do?
Patrick Marshall is known as cricketer, geologist, zoologist, malacologist.

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