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V. C. Wynne-Edwards

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British zoologist (1906-1997)

United KingdomLived 1906 to 1997 · aged 90
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Vero Copner Wynne-Edwards, CBE, FRS, FRSE was an English zoologist. He was best known for his advocacy of group selection, the theory that natural selection acts at the level of the group.

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Awards 5

1979Frink Medal
1977Godman-Salvin Medal
Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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William Lutley SclaterAlso won Godman-Salvin MedalJohn Zachary YoungAlso won Frink MedalBrian CharlesworthAlso won Frink MedalPercy LoweAlso won Godman-Salvin MedalDavid LackAlso won Godman-Salvin MedalLinda PartridgeAlso won Frink Medal

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United Kingdom
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1997 · aged 90
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