John Vaughan Thompson
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John Vaughan Thompson FLS (19 November 1779 – 21 January 1847) was a British military surgeon, marine biologist, zoologist, botanist, and published naturalist.[1]
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Born | (1779-11-19)19 November 1779 |
Died | 21 January 1847(1847-01-21) (aged 67) Sydney, Australia |
Resting place | Headstone was at Glouster St., Cemetery NO. 451 later removed to La Perouse, Sydney. |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh (1797–1798) |
Known for | Pentacrinus Europæus, Crab metamorphosis, Barnacles, Polyzoa |
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Children | 8 children |
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