Birthdate: March 22, 1785
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Dent
Died: January 27, 1873
Adam Sedgwick was a British geologist and Anglican priest who was a pioneer of modern geology. He contributed significantly to the development of the geological timescale by proposing the Cambrian and Devonian periods based on his work on Welsh rock strata. Sedgwick collaborated with Roderick Murchison in defining these periods and played a key role in resolving the Great Devonian Controversy. Despite mentoring Charles Darwin in geology, Sedgwick disagreed with Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection. Additionally, he opposed admitting women to the University of Cambridge.
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