John Hewitt (herpetologist)
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John Hewitt (23 December 1880 – 4 August 1961) was a South African zoologist and archaeologist of British origin. He was born in Dronfield, Derbyshire, England, and died in Grahamstown, South Africa.[1] He was the author of several herpetological papers which described new species. He also described new species of spiders and other arachnids.[2]
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John Hewitt | |
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Born | (1880-12-23)23 December 1880 |
Died | 4 August 1961(1961-08-04) (aged 80) Grahamstown, South Africa |
Citizenship | British |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Known for | herpetological research |
Spouse | Florence E. Palmer |
Scientific career | |
Fields | zoologist and archaeologist |
Institutions | Albany Museum |
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