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Gideon Mantell

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British scientist and obstetrician (1790-1852)

ScientistsLived 1790 to 1852 · aged 62
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Gideon Algernon Mantell MRCS FRS was an English obstetrician, geologist and palaeontologist. His attempts to reconstruct the structure and life of Iguanodon began the scientific study of dinosaurs: in 1822 he was responsible for the discovery of the first fossil teeth, and later much of the skeleton, of Iguanodon.

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Gideon Mantell - Early portraitGideon Mantell - Early portrait166 High Street, Lewes, the home of Gideon Mantell[10]166 High Street, Lewes, the home of Gideon Mantell[10]Sketch of Tilgate Quarry with Gideon Mantell overseeing the uncovering of fossilsSketch of Tilgate Quarry with Gideon Mantell overseeing the uncovering of fossilsIllustration of fossil Iguanodon teeth with a modern iguana jaw shown beneath them, from Mantell's 1825 paper describing Iguanodon.Illustration of fossil Iguanodon teeth with a modern iguana jaw shown beneath them, from Mantell's 1825 paper describing Iguanodon.Mantell's tomb in West Norwood Cemetery. It may have been designed by Amon Henry Wilds. It is protected as a Grade II* listed structure.[18]Mantell's tomb in West Norwood Cemetery. It may have been designed by Amon Henry Wilds. It is protected as a Grade II* listed structure.[18]

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Fellow of the Royal Society
Royal Medal
Wollaston Medal

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Gideon Algernon Mantell MRCS FRS was an English obstetrician, geologist and palaeontologist. His attempts to reconstruct the structure and life of Iguanodon began the scientific study of dinosaurs: in 1822 he was responsible for the discovery of the first fossil teeth, and later much of the skeleton, of Iguanodon. Mantell's work on the Cretaceous of southern England was also important.

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deceased
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Lived 1790 to 1852 · aged 62
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