Newton, Edward
Variant namesEdward Newton (1832-1897) was the younger brother of Alfred Newton, who was Professor of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. Edward was employed in Colonial Service, in Mauritius 1859-1877 and as Governor and Colonial Secretary of Jamaica, 1877-1883. Interested in ornithology, he collected mainly birds to present to his brother, including many rare species from Mauritius.
From the guide to the Ornithological Notebook, 1855-1859, (University of Cambridge: Museum of Zoology)
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| creatorOf | Ornithological Notebook, 1855-1859 | University of Cambridge: Museum of Zoology | |
| creatorOf | Newton, Abel D., 1806-1889. Papers, 1849-1879, 1893-1921. | Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project | |
| referencedIn | Benjamin Newton business records, 1836-1864 | Baker Library, Harvard Business School |
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| associatedWith | Newton, Benjamin | person |
| associatedWith | Newton Edward 1832-1897 | person |
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