Person

Gray, John Edward (1800 - 1875)

FRS

Born
12 February 1800
Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Died
7 March 1875
England
Occupation
Naturalist

Summary

John Gray was keeper of the Zoological Department of the British Museum, 1840-1874 and published descriptions of a large number of animal species including many Australian reptiles and mammals.

Published resources

Book Sections

Journal Articles

  • Newman, E., 'The Late Dr Gray', Zoologist, 10 (1875). Details

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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