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Roger Tory Peterson

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American naturalist, ornithologist and writer (1908-1996)

United StatesArtistsLived 1908 to 1996 · aged 87
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Roger Tory Peterson was an American naturalist, conservationist, citizen scientist ornithologist, artist and illustrator, educator, and a founder of the 20th-century environmental movement, where he was an inspiration for many.

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Awards 9

1995Union Medal of the British Ornithological Union
1986Eisenmann Medal
1980Claudia Wilds Award
1980Ludlow Griscom Award
1971Audubon Medal
1950John Burroughs Medal
1944Brewster Medal
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Horatio Alger Award

Connected to Roger 6

Peter ScottAlso won Union Medal of the British Ornithological UnionWilliam Smith ClarkAlso won Eisenmann MedalRick HendrickAlso won Horatio Alger AwardFrank M. ChapmanAlso won John Burroughs MedalMaurice StrongAlso won Audubon MedalFlorence Merriam BaileyAlso won Brewster Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1996 · aged 87
Written about in
17 languages

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