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Hugh Miller

Hugh Miller

Hugh Miller (1802–1856) was a Scottish geologist, writer, and folklorist active during the nineteenth century.

Lived
1802–1856
Nationality
Scottish
Era
Victorian
Language
English

Hugh Miller (1802–1856) was a Scottish writer, geologist, and folklorist. Born in October 1802, Miller developed a career that combined scientific observation with literary and cultural documentation.

Throughout his life, Miller focused his efforts on the study of geology and the preservation of folklore in Scotland. He passed away in December 1856.