Alfred Russel Wallace
British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist and biologist (1823–1913)
Alfred Russel Wallace was born on January 8, 1823 in Usk and died on November 7, 1913 in Broadstone, aged 90. Recorded occupations: mathematician, explorer, anthropologist, zoologist, naturalist and anti-vaccine activist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Positions held include President of the Royal Entomological Society. Fields of work: biogeography, evolution, naturalism and biology. Notable works include “Land Nationalisation Society”. Educated at Birkbeck, University of London and Richard Hale School. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society, Order of Merit, Copley Medal, Royal Medal, Founder’s Medal and Darwin Medal. Member of Royal Society of London, Royal Geographical Society, Zoological Society of London and Royal Entomological Society.
- Born
- January 8, 1823 · Usk
- Died
- November 7, 1913 · Broadstone
- Age at death
- 90
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- mathematician, explorer, anthropologist, zoologist, naturalist, anti-vaccine activist
- Positions held
- President of the Royal Entomological Society
- Notable works
- Land Nationalisation Society
- Education
- Birkbeck, University of London, Richard Hale School
- Honours
- Fellow of the Royal Society, Order of Merit, Copley Medal, Royal Medal, Founder’s Medal, Darwin Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 90 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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