William John Swainson
English ornithologist and artist (1789–1855) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William John Swainson FLS, FRS (8 October 1789 – 6 December 1855[1]), was an English ornithologist, malacologist, conchologist, entomologist, and artist.
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William John Swainson | |
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Born | (1789-10-08)8 October 1789 St Mary, Newington, London, England |
Died | 6 December 1855(1855-12-06) (aged 66) Fern Grove, Hutt Valley, New Zealand |
Nationality | English |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Known for | Prolific illustrative works of natural history. Noted Quinarian. |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Ornithology, malacology, conchology, entomology, natural history |
Notable students | Sir Walter Buller |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Swainson |
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Emigrated to New Zealand in 1841 |
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