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William Benjamin Carpenter

English biologist (1813-1885) · Scientists · Died at 72

William Benjamin Carpenter CB FRS was an English physician, invertebrate zoologist, and physiologist. He was instrumental in the early stages of the unified University of London.

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Awards

Lyell Medal1883
Royal Medal1861
Fellow of the Royal Society
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1813 to 1885 · aged 72