A. E. Trueman facts for kids

Sir Arthur Elijah Trueman KBE FRS FRSE FGS (26 April 1894 – 5 January 1956) was a very important British geologist. He spent his life studying the Earth and its rocks. He was known for his work in universities and for helping to improve how geology was taught.

Sir Arthur Trueman's Life

Arthur Trueman was born in Nottingham, England, in 1894. His father, Elijah Trueman, was a lacemaker.

He went to High Pavement School in Nottingham from 1899 to 1911. After that, he became a student teacher. In 1912, he started studying Geology at University College Nottingham. He learned a lot from his professor, H. H. Swinnerton.

University Studies

Arthur Trueman was a brilliant student. He earned his first university degree, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), in 1914. He continued his studies and received a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in 1916. By 1918, he had earned his highest degree, a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.). All his degrees were from University College Nottingham.

Teaching and Professorships

Trueman's first job was as an Assistant Lecturer at University College, Cardiff, from 1917 to 1920. In 1920, he moved to the new University College, Swansea. There, he became a lecturer and head of the Geology Department.

In 1930, he was made a Professor of Geology. He also led the Geography Department. In 1933, he became a Geology Professor at the University of Bristol. He was also the Dean of the Faculty of Science for three years. One of his students there was Leslie Rowsell Moore, who later became a famous professor.

In 1937, he became the chair of geology at the University of Glasgow. He stayed there until 1946. His former student, Neville George, took over his position.

Important Roles and Recognition

In 1938, Arthur Trueman was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a special honor for scientists. In 1942, he was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. This is another very prestigious group for top scientists.

From 1946 to 1953, he worked for the University Grants Committee. This committee helps decide how money is given to universities. From 1949, he was the chairman of this important group.

He was also the president of the Geological Society of London from 1945 to 1947. He led committees about teaching geology in schools. He was also president of several geological societies.

In 1951, King George VI made him a knight. This is why he is called "Sir" Arthur Trueman.

He passed away in London on January 5, 1956.

Family

In 1920, Arthur Trueman married Florence Kate Offler.

Recognition and Awards

Sir Arthur Trueman received many awards for his work in geology:

• 1925: Murchison Fund from the Geological Society of London
• 1934: Gold Medal from the South Wales Institute of Engineers
• 1938: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
• 1939: Bigsby Medal from the Geological Society of London
• 1942: Fellow of the Royal Society
• 1951: KBE (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire)
• 1955: Wollaston Medal from the Geological Society of London, a very high award in geology.

He also received four honorary LL.D. degrees. These are special university degrees given to people who have achieved great things, even if they didn't study for that specific degree. He received them from the Universities of Glasgow, Rhodes, Wales, and Leeds.

Works

Sir Arthur Trueman wrote several books about geology and the landscape:

• An Introduction to Geology. London, Thos. Murby & Co, 1938.
• The Scenery of England and Wales. London, Gollancz, 1938. This book was later updated and republished as:
• Geology and Scenery in England and Wales. Harmondsworth, Penguin books, 1971. ISBN: 0-14-020185-8