John Walter Gregory

Geologist, Author

1864 – 1932

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Who was John Walter Gregory?

John Walter Gregory, FRS, was a British geologist and explorer, known principally for his work on glacial geology and on the geography and geology of Australia and East Africa.

The Gregory Rift in the Great Rift Valley is named in his honour.

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Born
Jan 27, 1864
Bow, London
Also known as
  • J. W. Gregory
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Education
  • Birkbeck, University of London
Died
Jun 2, 1932
Urubamba River

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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