John Murray
Canadian oceanographer and marine biologist
Sir John Murray KCB FRS FRSE FRSGS was a pioneering Canadian-born British oceanographer, marine biologist and limnologist. He is considered to be the father of modern oceanography. Wikipedia
Born: March 3, 1841, Cobourg, Canada
Died: March 16, 1914 (age 73 years), Kirkliston, United Kingdom
Education: The University of Edinburgh (1868–1872) and Stirling High School
Children: John Challenger Murray
Grandchildren: Antony Murray and Christopher Murray
Author abbrev. (botany): J.Murray