Lyell
SIR CHARLES, a British geologist; born in Kinnordy, Forfarshire, Scotland, Nov. 14, 1797. He was educated at Oxford, began to study law, but afterward resolved to devote his time and fortune to geological research. For this purpose he visited the continent of Europe and the United States. He became professor in King's College, London, in 1831; president of the Geological Society in 1835, 1836, 1836, 1849, and 1850; of the British Association in 1864. He distinguished himself as an opponent of the old catastrophism in geology. His first important work was the "Principles of Geology" (1830-1833). Another important work was the "Antiquity of .
LYLY Man" (1863). Lyell was knighted in 1848, and made a baronet in 1864. His "Life and Letters" were published in 1881. He died in London, England, Feb. 22, 1875.