b. 2 June 1798. d. 16 June 1878. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Church of England clergyman, poet, and geologist. Alternative signature “Rev. W. B.
Clarke, M.A.” From 1819 to 1829 he published five volumes of poetry. Contributed many
articles to the *Magazine of Natural History*. Emigrated to Australia in 1839, serving
as as headmaster of several schools and minister of several parishes, and continuing
to write and study geology. The Clarke medal, Australia’s first scientific medal,
is named in his honour. Biographical information: *ODNB*. (KH)