Frederick Wollaston Hutton
British-born New Zealand scientist (1836-1905) · Scientists · Died at 68
Captain Frederick Wollaston Hutton was an English-born New Zealand scientist who applied the theory of natural selection to explain the origins and nature of the natural history of New Zealand.
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1905Died29 October 19051892Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1891Clarke MedalAward1860Fellow of the Geological Society of LondonAward1836Born16 November 1836
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Whilst an army officer, he embarked on an academic career in geology and biology, to become one of the most able and prolific nineteenth century naturalists of New Zealand.
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Lived 1836 to 1905 · aged 68
