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George Brettingham Sowerby II

British naturalist, illustrator, and conchologist; G.B. Sowerby II (1812–1884)

George Brettingham Sowerby II has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 25, 1812 in Lambeth, United Kingdom, Kingdom of England.

Born

March 25, 1812

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: July 26, 1884

Source:

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Birthplace
Lambeth, United Kingdom, Kingdom of England, London, United Kingdom
Professions
writer, naturalist, malacologist, artist, conchologist
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 25, 1812 (Integrated Authority File) or December 25, 1812 (www.accademiadellescienze.it).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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Family

Father
George Brettingham Sowerby

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was George Brettingham Sowerby II born?

George Brettingham Sowerby II was born in Lambeth, United Kingdom, Kingdom of England; London, United Kingdom.

When did George Brettingham Sowerby II die?

George Brettingham Sowerby II died on July 26, 1884.