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Dorothy Hill
Australian geologist and palaeontologist (1907–1997)
Dorothy Hill AC CBE FAA FRS | |
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Hill, with horse, Walter, c.1929 | |
| Born | (1907-09-10)10 September 1907 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 23 April 1997(1997-04-23) (aged 89) Brisbane, Australia |
| Education | Coorparoo State School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland, Newnham College, University of Cambridge |
| Awards | W.
R. Browne Medal, Clarke Medal, Lyell Medal, CBE, AC |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, Palaeontology |
| Institutions | University of Queensland |
| Doctoral advisor | Gertrude Elles |
| Other academic advisors | Henry Caselli Richards |
Dorothy Hill,AC, CBE, FAA, FRS[1] (10 September 1907 – 23 April 1997) was an Australian geologist and palaeontologist, the first female professor at an Australian university, and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science.