Leonard Johnston Wills
Leonard Johnston Wills | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 February 1884 Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK |
| Died | 12 December 1979 (aged 95) Romsley, Worcestershire, UK |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Geologist |
| Spouse |
Maud Janet Ewing
(m. 1910; died 1952) |
Professor Leonard Johnston Wills (27 February 1884 – 12 December 1979) – known as 'Jack' to friends and family – was one of the leading British geologists of his generation. He held the Chair of Geology at the University of Birmingham from 1932 to 1949, and received many honours including the Geological Society of London's highest award, the Wollaston Medal, in 1954.