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Francis Maitland Balfour

British biologist (1851–1882)

  • Fame44.0
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia331
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Lived 1851–1882, aged 31
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    15 languages
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  • Era
    1851–1882
    Aged 31
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-07-21

Francis Maitland Balfour, known as F. M. Balfour, FRS was a British biologist. He lost his life while attempting the ascent of Mont Blanc. He was regarded by his colleagues as one of the greatest biologists of his day and Charles Darwin's successor.

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