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Buckland, William 1784-1856
English geologist and clergyman

Born in Axminster, Devon, he was educated at Oxford, and became a Reader in Mineralogy there. He is known for his description of Kirkdale Cave, and his attempts to relate geology to the biblical description of the Creation. In 1845 he became dean of Westminster.