George Shaw
English botanist and zoologist
Born
December 10th, 1751
273 years ago
Died
1813
212 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the fields of botany and zoology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Shaw published numerous works, including 'The Natural History of New Holland' and 'The General Zoology', providing illustrations and descriptions of various species. His writings on the fauna and flora of Australia were influential in promoting knowledge of the region's biodiversity. Shaw also served as the first curator of the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.
Published 'The Natural History of New Holland'
Served as first curator of the Hunterian Museum
Contributed to 'The General Zoology'
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