George Shaw

English botanist and zoologist

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

Links & References

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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