Edward Donovan was an Anglo-Irish writer, natural history illustrator, and amateur zoologist. He did not travel, but collected, described and illustrated many species based on the collections of other naturalists. His many books were successful in his time. He died penniless in 1837 leaving a large family destitute.
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About this person
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1768 to 1837 · aged 69
Written about in
16 languages
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