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Boris Uvarov

Russian-British entomologist · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1886 to 1970 · aged 83

Sir Boris Petrovitch Uvarov was a Russian-British entomologist best known for his work on the biology and ecology of locusts. He has been called the father of acridology.

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Honorary Doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense1935
Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1970 · aged 83