THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Charles Lyell
British geologist (1797–1875)
Charles Lyell was born on November 14, 1797 in Angus and died on February 22, 1875, aged 77.
Born
November 14, 1797
Charles Lyell died aged 77.
Died: February 22, 1875
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Angus
- Professions
- writer, geologist, university teacher, jurist, lawyer, scientific collector, paleontologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about Charles Lyell
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
Family
- Spouse
- Mary Horner Lyell
All birth date sources
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- The Peerage
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- BnF authorities
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- SNAC
- Nationalencyklopedin
- www.accademiadellescienze.it
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- KNAW Past Members
- Integrated Authority File
- Find a Grave
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Charles Lyell when they died?
Charles Lyell died aged 77.
When is Charles Lyell’s birthday?
Charles Lyell’s recorded birthday is November 14.
Where was Charles Lyell born?
Charles Lyell was born in Angus.
When did Charles Lyell die?
Charles Lyell died on February 22, 1875.