Robert Broom

Robert Broom (1866–1951) was a South African paleontologist, paleoanthropologist and university teacher.

Also recorded as Broom; R. Broom.

Overview

Born at Paisley in 1866, died at Pretoria in 1951.

In detail

Robert Broom studied at University of Glasgow. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is paleontology.

Employment is recorded with Stellenbosch University, Iziko South African Museum and Ditsong National Museum of Natural History. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Medal, Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal and Croonian Medal and Lecture.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Robert Broom”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q359576: Robert Broom

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