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George Edwards

English naturalist and ornithologist (1694 - 1773) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 79

George Edwards was an English naturalist and ornithologist, known as the "father of British ornithology".

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Royal College of Physicians in Warwick Lane in 1677. The entrance to the beadle's house is the second door on the left. Engraved by David Loggan.

Royal College of Physicians in Warwick Lane in 1677. The entrance to the beadle's house is the second door on the left. Engraved by David Loggan.

Awards

Copley Medal

Fellow of the Royal Society

About this person

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Scientists

Type

Scientist

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1694 to 1773 · aged 79

Scientists from the United Kingdom 6

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