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Charles Lyell, British lawyer and geologist, 19th century. Lyell (1797-1875) demonstrated the power of known natural causes in explaining the Earth's history. He is best known for his association with Charles Darwin and as the author of "Principles of Geology" (1830-1833). From "Universal History", 19th century. (Colorised black and white print).