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Mary Horner Lyell (9 October 1808 – 24 April 1873) was a conchologist and geologist. She was married to the famed British geologist Charles Lyell and assisted him in his scientific work. She never became widely known in her own right, although it is believed by historians that she likely made major contributions to her husband's work. [1]
British geologist and conchologist. Born Mary Horner in 1808, probably in London, England; died in 1873; eldest of six daughters of Leonard Horner (a geolo-gist); married Charles Lyell (1797–1875, a geologist), in 1832.
Mary Horner Lyell. 1808 - 1873. Portrait of Lady Lyell, after a crayon drawing by George Richmond, R.A. It appeared in Life, Letters and Journals of Sir Charles Lyell, opposite pg. 285. Published 1881 in London by John Murray. Image courtesy of Wellcome Library, London.
Mary Elizabeth (née Horner), Lady Lyell. (1808-1873), Geologist and conchologist; wife of Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Bt; daughter of Leonard Horner. Sitter associated with 3 portraits. Lyell's contributions as a conchologist and geologist were overlooked in her own lifetime, but the impact on her husband, Charles Lyell and his research, has been ...
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Aug 7, 2014 · Learn about Mary Horner Lyell, a British geologist and naturalist who married Charles Lyell, a famous geologist and author of "Principles of Geology". She contributed to his work by cataloguing rocks, minerals and fossils, and corresponded with other scientists.
Dec 21, 2016 · Mary Horner was Charles Lyell’s wife. She, like him, was a conchologist and geologist, and she made major contributions to her husband’s work. They were partners in science, with Mary accompanying Charles on field trips.
