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Henry Woods
1868–1952
A Cambridge paleontologist who helped generations of students make sense of fossils, he was known for clear teaching as much as for careful research. His work ranged across ancient marine life and helped build the reputation of geology at Cambridge in the early 20th century.
1 Audiobook
The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 04 (of 10)
by Geoffrey Smith, D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, Cecil Warburton, Walter Frank Raphael Weldon, Henry Woods
About the author
Born near Cambridge on December 18, 1868, he studied at St John's College, University of Cambridge, where he earned first-class results in the Natural Sciences Tripos. He then joined the Woodwardian Museum, later became a lecturer in paleozoology, and spent much of his career teaching and guiding students in geology and paleontology.
He is especially remembered for his work on fossil invertebrates and for writing textbooks that made paleontology more approachable for learners. Sources consulted during this search describe him as an important figure in Cambridge geology, active in research as well as museum and university work.
He died on April 4, 1952, in Meldreth. No suitable verified portrait image could be confirmed from the pages retrieved during this search, so no profile image is included.