Thomas Henry Huxley

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825–1895) was a biologist, linguist and paleontologist.

Also recorded as T. H. Huxley; Huxley; Prof. Huxley.

Thomas Henry Huxley in brief

Born
1825
Died
1895
Known for
biologist, linguist, paleontologist, translator, ichthyologist, zoologist, carcinologist and anatomist
Place of birth
Ealing
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Overview

Born at Ealing in 1825, died at Eastbourne in 1895.

In detail

Thomas Henry Huxley studied at University College London, Charing Cross Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital Medical School. training under Thomas Wharton Jones is recorded. the recorded working language is German and English.

The field of work recorded is zoology and evolution.

Residence is recorded at London. Employment is recorded with Imperial College London. Positions recorded include President of the Geological Society of London and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

Work by Thomas Henry Huxley is recorded in the collections of Memoria Chilena.

Distinctions recorded are Copley Medal, Royal Medal, Darwin Medal and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Thomas Henry Huxley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q184366: Thomas Henry Huxley

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