Charles Wyville Thomson

Zoologist, Author

1830 – 1882

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Who was Charles Wyville Thomson?

Sir Charles Wyville Thomson FRSE FRS FLS FGS FZS was a Scottish natural historian and marine zoologist. He served as the chief scientist on the Challenger expedition; his work there revolutionised oceanography and led to his knighthood.

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Born
Mar 5, 1830
West Lothian
Also known as
  • Sir Charles Wyville Thomson
Ethnicity
  • Scottish people
Nationality
  • Scotland
Profession
Education
  • Merchiston Castle School
  • University of Edinburgh
Died
Mar 10, 1882
West Lothian

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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