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William Dandridge Peck

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American scientist (1763-1822)

United StatesScientistsLived 1763 to 1822 · aged 59
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William Dandridge Peck was an American naturalist, the first American-born entomologist and a pioneer in the field of economic entomology. In 1806 he became the first professor of natural history at Harvard, a position he held until his death in 1822.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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United States
Category
Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1763 to 1822 · aged 59
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