Robin Cocks
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Leonard Robert Morrison Cocks OBE TD
(born 17 June 1938) is a British geologist
, formerly Keeper of Palaeontology, Natural History Museum
.
Cocks was educated at Felstead School and Hertford College, Oxford
.
After military service in Malaya
he became a research student at Oxford, before joining the Natural History Museum
in 1962. From 1970 to 1983 he served as a geologist with the Royal Engineers
. He has served as president of the Geological Society, Palaeontological Association
, Palaeontographical Society
and Geologists' Association
.
In 2010 he was awarded the Palaeontological Association's Lapworth Medal
.
TD
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(born 17 June 1938) is a British geologist
Geologist
A geologist is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth as well as the processes and history that has shaped it. Geologists usually engage in studying geology. Geologists, studying more of an applied science than a theoretical one, must approach Geology using...
, formerly Keeper of Palaeontology, Natural History Museum
Keeper of Palaeontology, Natural History Museum
The Keeper of Palaeontology is a palaeontological academic position within the Natural History Museum, London. The Keeper of Palaeontology serves as the Head of the Department of Palaeontology...
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Cocks was educated at Felstead School and Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is located in Catte Street, directly opposite the main entrance of the original Bodleian Library. As of 2006, the college had a financial endowment of £52m. There are 612 students , plus various visiting...
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After military service in Malaya
Federation of Malaya
The Federation of Malaya is the name given to a federation of 11 states that existed from 31 January 1948 until 16 September 1963. The Federation became independent on 31 August 1957...
he became a research student at Oxford, before joining the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England . Its main frontage is on Cromwell Road...
in 1962. From 1970 to 1983 he served as a geologist with the Royal Engineers
Royal Engineers
The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually just called the Royal Engineers , and commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army....
. He has served as president of the Geological Society, Palaeontological Association
Palaeontological Association
The Palaeontological Association is a charitable organisation based in the UK founded in 1957 for the promotion of the study of palaeontology.-Functions:...
, Palaeontographical Society
Palaeontographical Society
The Palaeontographical Society is a learned society established in 1847 and specifically devoted to the advancement of palaeontographical knowledge, i.e., palaeontology...
and Geologists' Association
Geologists' Association
The Geologists' Association is a British association concerned with the study of geology.The GA was founded in 1858. It is a charitable organization for all geologists and earth scientists, whether of professional or amateur status....
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In 2010 he was awarded the Palaeontological Association's Lapworth Medal
Lapworth Medal
The Lapworth Medal is the highest award of the Palaeontological Association, given to those who have made a significant contribution to the science by means of a substantial body of research.Recent winners are:*2010 - Dr Robin Cocks...
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