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Andrew Leith Adams

Scottish physician, naturalist and geologist (1827-1882) · Scientists · Died at 55

Andrew Leith Adams FRSE, FRS was a Scottish army physician, naturalist and geologist. He collected and described specimens of birds and mammals, writing also about his travels in Asia and the middle east where he served at various times.

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He was married to the novelist Bertha Jane Grundy and was the father of the writer Francis Adams.

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Scientists
Type
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Deceased
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Lived 1827 to 1882 · aged 55