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Richard Owen
English biologist and paleontologist (1804–1892)
Richard Owen was born on July 20, 1804 in Lancaster, United Kingdom and died on December 18, 1892, aged 88.
Born
July 20, 1804
Richard Owen died aged 88.
Died: December 18, 1892
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Professions
- zoologist, paleontologist, pharmacist, paleoanthropologist, surgeon, naturalist, writer, curator, biologist, anatomist, university teacher
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about Richard Owen
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
All birth date sources
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- KNAW Past Members
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- SNAC
- BnF authorities
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- www.accademiadellescienze.it
- Benezit Dictionary of Artists
- www.academie-medecine.fr
- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Artists of the World Online
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Questions people ask
How old was Richard Owen when they died?
Richard Owen died aged 88.
When is Richard Owen’s birthday?
Richard Owen’s recorded birthday is July 20.
Where was Richard Owen born?
Richard Owen was born in Lancaster, United Kingdom.
When did Richard Owen die?
Richard Owen died on December 18, 1892.