Leslie Reginald Cox facts for kids

Leslie Reginald Cox FRS (born November 22, 1897, in Islington – died August 5, 1965) was an English scientist. He was a palaeontologist, meaning he studied ancient life forms like fossils. He was also a malacologist, which means he studied molluscs, like snails and shells.

Early Life and School

Leslie Cox was born in Islington, England. His parents worked for the government's telephone service. When he was young, his family moved to Harringay.

At age six, Leslie started going to South Harringay County School. In 1909, he went to Owen's School in Islington. This was one of London's old grammar schools, which are special schools that prepare students for university.

A Career in Science

In August 1916, Leslie Cox began his service during wartime.

Later, he became a leading expert in his field. He worked at the British Museum, where he studied fossils from all over the world. His research helped us understand ancient clams and snails. He also studied the history of science, including the work of famous geologist William Smith.

Awards and Recognition

Leslie Cox received many important awards for his scientific work. In 1950, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom.

His nomination for the Royal Society said that he was a top expert on fossil clams and snails. It also mentioned that his work on ancient shells from the Jurassic period was especially important.

He was also elected president of the Geologists' Association from 1954 to 1956. This shows how respected he was by other geologists.