1862 in science

The year 1862 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1861 in science, other events of 1862, 1863 in science and the list of years in science.

Table of contents

1 Awards 2 Births 3 Deaths

Awards

• Copley Medal: Thomas Graham
• Wollaston Medal for geology: Robert Godwin-Austen

Births

Deaths

• December 18 – Lucas Barrett, naturalist (* 1837)