John Obadiah Westwood

John Obadiah Westwood (1805–1893) was a British lepidopterist, archaeologist and illustrator.

John Obadiah Westwood in brief

Born
1805
Died
1893
Known for
lepidopterist, archaeologist, illustrator, scientific collector, entomologist and zoologist
Place of birth
Sheffield
Contents

Overview

Born at Sheffield in 1805, died at Oxford in 1893.

In detail

John Obadiah Westwood studied at University of Oxford. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is entomology and archaeology.

Employment is recorded with Magdalen College and University of Oxford. Positions recorded include President of the Royal Entomological Society. Membership is recorded of Linnean Society of London, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Royal Entomological Society.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Medal, Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1236294: John Obadiah Westwood

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