William Parks

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1868 – 1936

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Who was William Parks?

William Arthur Parks was a Canadian geologist and paleontologist, following in the tradition of Lawrence Lambe.

Parks was born in Hamilton, Ontario. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1892, Parks joined the University of Toronto's staff, where he taught geology, paleontology, and mineralogy. He went on to earn a PhD in 1900. Parks died in Toronto, Ontario, in 1936.

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Born
Dec 11, 1868
Hamilton
Also known as
  • W. A. Parks
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • University of Toronto
Employment
  • University of Toronto
Lived in
  • Hamilton
Died
Oct 3, 1936
Toronto

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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