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Are there any famous people who studied geography?

The most famous geography student is Prince William of the United Kingdom who studies geography at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland; having switched from studying the history of art.

It is claimed that basketball great Michael Jordan was a geography major in college and that Mother Theresa taught geography.

The U.K. claims two additional famous geographers - John Patten who was a member of Margaret Thatcher's government as Education Minister and Rob Andrew who was an England Rugby Union Player.

If you know of others, please contact me!

 

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