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James Geikie (1839–1915) was a prominent Scottish geologist known for his work on the Ice Age, interglacial periods, and his roles at the Geological Survey of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh. He passed away in Edinburgh on March 1, 1915.[5][6][7]
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In recent sources, Geikie’s legacy is documented in historical biographies and commemorations, including entries from the National Records of Scotland and biographical sketches that cover his career and contributions to geology.[9][5]
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There is no widely reported, new, or "latest" news about the living James Geikie, given that he died in 1915. Contemporary references focus on historical accounts, biographies, and archival material rather than current events.[7][5]
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- James Geikie (1839–1915) overview and death: National Records of Scotland; James Geikie - Wikidata[6][5]
- Biography and life details: Project Gutenberg and Electric Scotland summaries[3][4]
- General biographical entry: Wikipedia and Encyclopedia entries[7][9]
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The gloomy prognostication that his work at the printer’s office would land him in a premature grave was not fulfilled, but the statement helps to explain why he left the work in the same year as that in which the letter was written, having apparently never returned to the office after writing it. In order to leave he broke his apprenticeship, and this was strongly opposed by his employer, who told him that a man who changed his profession would never succeed, a prophecy—in any case somewhat...
www.gutenberg.orgNational Records of Scotland
www.nrscotland.gov.ukJames Geikie, Geologist
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www.wikidata.orgJames Geikie is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Gaia Herbs, a prominent herbal products company based in the United States. He too...
clay.earthGeikie, James(b. Edinburgh, Scotland. 23 August 1839. d. Edinburgh, 1 March. 1915)geology. Source for information on Geikie, James: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography dictionary.
www.encyclopedia.comScottish geologist and younger brother of Sir Archibald Geike. He served on the Geological Survey from 1862 until 1882 when he succeeded his brothe...
natlib.govt.nzJames Geikie, Geologist
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