James M. Franklin
- June 19, 2024
- 81 years
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James M. Franklin, 81, Canadian geologist.
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|James McWillie Franklin FRSC (November 9, 1942 – June 19, 2024) was a Canadian geologist.
He was educated at Carleton University, earning a BSc in 1964 and a MSc in 1967. He then earned a PhD from the University of Western Ontario in 1970.
He was awarded the Selwyn G. Blaylock Medal of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum in 2006, the Logan Medal of the Geological Association of Canada in 2008, and the Penrose Gold Medal of the Society of Economic Geologists in 2014. In 2019, he was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.
Franklin died on June 19, 2024, at the age of 81.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 9 questions
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1.In which year did James M. Franklin die?
- A.2011
- B.2017
- C.2015
- D.2024correct
James M. Franklin died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "e record: age at death 81. Archive record: occupation geologist. Archive record: nationality Canadian. Archive record: date of death 19 June 2024. Wikidata record: a
2.How old was James M. Franklin when they died?
- A.86
- B.73
- C.81correct
- D.76
James M. Franklin was 81 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "he age of 81. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death 81. Archive record: occupation geo
3.In which year was James M. Franklin born?
- A.1942correct
- B.1930
- C.1933
- D.1936
James M. Franklin was born in 1942.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "nklin died on June 19, 2024, at the age of 81. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death
4.In which month did James M. Franklin die?
- A.September
- B.July
- C.August
- D.Junecorrect
James M. Franklin died in June.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "rchive record: age at death 81. Archive record: occupation geologist. Archive record: nationality Canadian. Archive record: date of death 19 June 2024. Wikida
5.On which day of the month did James M. Franklin die?
- A.20
- B.21
- C.19correct
- D.18
James M. Franklin died on day 19 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: ". Archive record: age at death 81. Archive record: occupation geologist. Archive record: nationality Canadian. Archive record: date of death 19 June 2024. Wik
6.In which field was James M. Franklin known?
- A.novelist
- B.chemist
- C.architect
- D.geologistcorrect
The biography describes James M. Franklin as a geologist.
Source: Profile: occupation: "== Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death 81. Archive record: occupation geologist. Archive record: nation
7.What nationality was James M. Franklin?
- A.American
- B.Canadiancorrect
- C.Argentine
- D.Australian
James M. Franklin is recorded as Canadian.
Source: Profile: nationality: "24. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death 81. Archive record: occupation geologist. Archive record: nationality Canadian. Archive record: da
8.Where did James M. Franklin study?
- A.University of Cambridge
- B.Harvard University
- C.Carleton Universitycorrect
- D.University of Oxford
James M. Franklin is recorded as having studied at Carleton University.
Source: wikipedia-text article text: where they studied · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_M._Franklin · retrieved 2026-11-13
9.Which award did James M. Franklin receive?
- A.Nobel Prize in Literature
- B.Selwyn G. Blaylock Medalcorrect
- C.Nobel Peace Prize
- D.Pulitzer Prize
James M. Franklin is recorded as a recipient of the Selwyn G. Blaylock Medal.
Source: wikipedia-text article text: an award received · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_M._Franklin · retrieved 2026-11-13
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