Background
Clarkson, Euan Neilson Kerr was born on May 9, 1937 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Son of Alexander Kerr and Helen (Griffin) Clarkson.
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Clarkson, Euan Neilson Kerr was born on May 9, 1937 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Son of Alexander Kerr and Helen (Griffin) Clarkson.
Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge (England) University, 1964. Doctor of Science, Edinburgh (Scotland) University, 1983.
From assistant lecturer to senior lecturer department geology Edinburgh University, 1963-1981, associate dean, 1978-1981, reader, 1981-1998, professor, since 1998, director studies, 1967-1973, 95—.
Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh (Keith medal 1995), Edinburgh Geological Society (president 1985-1987, Clough medal 1994), Palaeontological Association (president 1998-2000).
Married Cynthia Margaret Cowie, August 31, 1962. Children: John, Peter, Thomas, Matthew.