Letter. 1864.

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Letter. 1864.

A.L.S. (1864 Oct. 25, Montauban) to Sharpey presenting Falconer's reasons for seconding Darwin for the Copley medal.

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Falconer, Hugh, 1808-1865

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Physician, Bengal Medical Service, East India Company. Superintendent, Botanic Garden, Saharunpur. Entry in D.G. Crawford, 'Role of the Indian Medical Service, 1615-1930' (London: W. Thacker & Co.,1930): Bengal. Year 1830. No. 1174. Born 29 February 1808. Master of Arts [M.A.] King’s College, Aberdeen 1826. Doctor of Medicine [M.D.] Edinburgh 1829. Assistant Surgeon 7 April 1830. Surgeon 2 November 1846. Retired or resi...

Dibner, Bern.

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Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

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Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. His father, Robert Waring Darwin (1766-1848), was a physician, the son of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802), a poet, philosopher, and naturalist. Robert established a successful medical practice in Shrewsbury where he was known for his kindness extended to the poor. He was financially quite successful and willing to support his sons in their various endeavors. Although not a prolific writer, he was elected to the Royal Society ...

Sharpey, William, 1802-1880

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The album contains many letters from European scientists concerning details of business with the Royal Society. From the description of Album of eminent scientists, surgeons, etc. [1856-1872]. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 431464647 Epithet: Secretary, Royal Society British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x000065 Epithet: MD, FRS; of Add MS 37198 British Library Archive...