Félix de Azara
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Azara and the second or maternal family name is Perera.
Félix Manuel de Azara y Perera (18 May 1746 – 20 October 1821)[1] was a Spanish military officer, naturalist, and engineer.
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Félix Manuel de Azara | |
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Born | 18 May 1746 |
Died | 20 October 1821(1821-10-20) (aged 79) Barbuñales, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, geographer, engineer |
Known for | Description of many birds |
Scientific career | |
Author abbrev. (zoology) | Azara, Az. |
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