Adam Sedgwick Quotes

A collection of quotes by Adam Sedgwick.

Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873) was a renowned British geologist and one of the pioneers in the field of stratigraphy. Born in Dent, Yorkshire, Sedgwick attended Cambridge University and later became a professor of geology at the university. He conducted extensive geological surveys and made significant contributions to the understanding of the geology of Wales and the Lake District. Sedgwick's work on the classification of rocks and the identification of distinct geological periods greatly influenced the development of modern geology. He was also a mentor to Charles Darwin, fostering his interest in natural history.