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John Dow Fisher Gilchrist

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Scottish ichthyologist (1866-1926)

South AfricaScientistsLived 1866 to 1926 · aged 60
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John Dow Fisher Gilchrist (1866-1926) was a Scottish ichthyologist, who established ichthyology as a scientific discipline in South Africa. He was instrumental in the development of marine biology in South Africa and of a scientifically based local fishing industry.

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About this person

Country
South Africa
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1926 · aged 60
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6 languages

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