Thomas Blakiston
British zoologist (1832–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For Sir Thomas Blakiston, 1st Baronet, see Blakiston baronets.
Thomas Wright Blakiston (27 December 1832 – 15 October 1891) was an English explorer and naturalist.
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Thomas Wright Blakiston | |
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Born | (1832-12-27)27 December 1832 Lymington, Hampshire, England |
Died | 15 October 1891(1891-10-15) (aged 58) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Naturalist and explorer |
Known for | "Blakiston's Line", a zoogeographical boundary |
Spouse | Ann Mary Dun |
Children | One son, one daughter |
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Author abbrev. (zoology) | Blakiston |
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