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Henry Fairfield Osborn

Henry Fairfield Osborn (1857–1935) was an American geologist, paleontologist and zoologist.

Also recorded as Henry Fairfield Osborn, Sr.; Osborn; H. F. Osborn.

Overview

Born at Fairfield in 1857, died at New York City in 1935.

In detail

Henry Fairfield Osborn studied at Princeton University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is geology, eugenics and paleontology.

Employment is recorded with United States Geological Survey, Columbia University and American Museum of Natural History. Positions recorded include President of the American Museum of Natural History. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Paläontologische Gesellschaft and Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Hayden Memorial Geological Award, Darwin Medal and Cullum Geographical Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Henry Fairfield Osborn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q312069: Henry Fairfield Osborn

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