Robert Etheridge

1819–1903 (age 84)

Biography

Robert Etheridge devoted his life to the study of geology, cataloguing fossils and contributing to the museums that preserved Britain’s natural history. His meticulous research broadened understanding of the earth’s ancient past and inspired a generation of scientists.

At Brompton Cemetery he rests among peers who cherish his careful scholarship and his generous mentorship, a reminder that curiosity coupled with rigor can illuminate even the oldest secrets of the earth.

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