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J. W. Tyrrell

Joseph Burr Tyrrell was a Canadian geologist and amateur historian who established the Royal Society of Canada's J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal in 1927.

Lived
1863–
Nationality
Canadian
Language
English

Joseph Burr Tyrrell was a Canadian geologist and amateur historian. He is notably remembered in the historical community for establishing and endowing the J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal in 1927.

Administered by the Royal Society of Canada, this gold-plated silver medal is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding contributions to the study of Canadian history.