Edward Hull (geologist) facts for kids

Edward Hull (born May 21, 1829 – died October 18, 1917) was an important Irish geologist. A geologist is a scientist who studies the Earth, including its rocks, mountains, and how it was formed. Edward Hull was also a stratigrapher, which means he specialized in studying layers of rock. He was the Director of the Geological Survey of Ireland and a professor of geology in Dublin.

Who Was Edward Hull?

Edward Hull was born in Antrim, Ireland. He was the oldest son of Reverend J.D. Hull. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and earned his B.A. degree there.

His Life and Work

After finishing college, Edward Hull joined the Geological Survey of Ireland. This organization maps and studies the geology of a country. He worked in Wales and also studied the coalfields in Lancashire, England.

He also worked for the Geological Survey of Scotland from 1867 to 1868. Later, in 1883, he led a special trip to explore parts of Arabia Petraea and Palestine. He became the Director of the Irish part of the Geological Survey. He retired from this important job in 1891.

In June 1867, Edward Hull was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom. He was also the President of the Royal Geological Society of Ireland in 1873.

Edward Hull's daughter, Charlotte Ferguson-Davie, became a well-known doctor. He passed away at his home in Notting Hill, London, when he was 88 years old.

His Family

In 1857, Edward Hull married Mary Catherine Henrietta Cooke. Her father, Charles Turner Cooke, was a surgeon in Cheltenham. Edward and Mary had two sons and four daughters. Their daughters included Eleanor Hull and Charlotte Elizabeth Ferguson-Davie. Another daughter, Alice, married John Hill Twigg in 1896.