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Wilhelm Dames

German paleontologist and geologist (1843-1898) · Scientists · Died at 55

Wilhelm Barnim Dames was a German paleontologist of the Berlin University, who described the first complete specimen of the early bird Archaeopteryx in 1894. This specimen is currently in the Museum für Naturkunde.

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1843 to 1898 · aged 55