William Barlow (August 8, 1845 - February 28, 1934) was an English amateur geologist specializing in crystallography. He was born in Islington, in London, England. His father became wealthy as a speculative builder as well as a building surveyor, allowing William to have a private education. After his father died in 1875, William and his brother inherited this fortune, allowing him to pursue his interest in crystallography without a need to labor for a living. Wikipedia
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