Sir Henry George Lyons 
Biography of Sir Henry George Lyons
Sir Henry George Lyons (1864-1944) was the first Lecturer in Geography at the University, 1909 to 1911 and became Director of the Science Museum.
Born in London, Lyons was educated at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich and joined the Royal Engineers. He had been elected to the Geological Society at the age of 18 and continued his research while serving abroad. He was a lecturer in Glasgow for only two years, before going to London to work at the Science Museum. He became a keeper in 1914 and Director in 1920.
Summary
Sir Henry George Lyons
Soldier and Geographer
Born 11 October 1864, London, England.
Died 10 August 1944.
University Link: Lecturer
Occupation categories: geographers; soldiers
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Record last updated: 15th Mar 2008
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England
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