THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Edward Donovan
Anglo-Irish writer, natural history illustrator, and amateur zoologist (1768-1837)
Edward Donovan was born in 1768 in Cork, Ireland and died on February 1, 1837.
Born
in 1768
Died: February 1, 1837
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Cork, Ireland
- Professions
- zoologist, illustrator, lepidopterist, biologist, naturalist, writer, ornithologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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- Artnet
- RKDartists
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- Early Modern Letters Online
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- LIBRIS
- Integrated Authority File
- SNAC
- The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950
- Czech National Authority Database
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Questions people ask
Where was Edward Donovan born?
Edward Donovan was born in Cork, Ireland.
When did Edward Donovan die?
Edward Donovan died on February 1, 1837.