Henry Hubert Hayden facts for kids
Sir Henry Hubert Hayden (born July 25, 1869 – died August 28, 1923) was a very important geologist. He worked for the Geological Survey of India and was also a keen mountaineer. He explored many parts of the world, studying rocks and mountains.
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Who Was Sir Henry Hayden?
Sir Henry Hayden was a scientist who loved exploring. He spent many years studying the Earth's rocks and landforms, especially in the huge Himalayas mountains. He was also a brave climber.
Early Life and Education
Henry Hayden was born in a place called Derry. He went to school at Hilton College in South Africa. Later, he studied geology at Trinity College, Dublin, which is a famous university. Geology is the study of the Earth, including its rocks, soil, and how it was formed.
Exploring the Earth: His Work as a Geologist
On January 3, 1895, Henry Hayden joined the Geological Survey of India (GSI). This was a special group of scientists who mapped and studied the geology of India.
Adventures in the Himalayas
Hayden spent a lot of time exploring the Himalayas. He studied the different layers of rock, called stratigraphy, in areas like Spiti. This work was often part of big expeditions. For example, he was a geologist with the Tirah Expeditionary Force in 1897–98. He also joined the Tibet Frontier Commission in 1903 with Francis Younghusband. Later, from 1907 to 1908, he worked in Afghanistan.
Leading the Geological Survey
Henry Hayden became the Director of the GSI in 1910. He led the organization until 1920. For his important work, he received special honors. He was given the C.I.E. award in 1911. Then, in 1920, he was made a knight, which means he could use "Sir" before his name.
A Leader in Science
Sir Henry Hayden helped start the Indian Science Congress in 1912. This was a big meeting where scientists could share their discoveries. He even became its President later on. He was also a member and President of The Asiatic Society of Bengal, another important scientific group. He retired in 1922 and went back to England.
A Tragic End
Sir Henry Hayden loved climbing mountains. Sadly, he died during a climbing trip in Switzerland. On August 12, 1923, he was climbing a mountain called Finsteraarhorn. After reaching the top, he and his two guides were killed in a rock-slide. Their bodies were found on August 28. Fellow climbers buried them on September 1 in Lauterbrunnen.
