Edmund Murton Walker

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1877 – 1969

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Who was Edmund Murton Walker?

Edmund Murton Walker was a Canadian entomologist.

Born in Windsor, Ontario, Walker was the eldest son of Sir Byron Edmund Walker, after whom he was named.

After studying in Totonto and Berlin, Walker joined the Department of Biology at the University of Toronto in 1904, rising to become the head of zoology in 1934. He was also Professor of entomology in the university's department of Zoology from 1906 until his retirement in 1948.

In 1913, Walker and T.B. Kurata discovered a new order of insects, the Grylloblattaria on Sulphur Mountain, Alberta.

He founded the invertebrate collection at the Royal Ontario Museum in 1914, and served in various directorships at the museum - Assistant Director from 1918 - 1931, and Honorary Director from 1931 - 1969.

In 1943, he married Norma Ford.

He was awarded the Royal Society of Canada's Flavelle medal in 1960, and was awarded an honorary degree from Carleton University. A scholarship named after him is offered by the University of Toronto.

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Born
Oct 5, 1877
Windsor
Also known as
  • E. M. Walker
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  • Canada
Died
Feb 14, 1969
Toronto

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on July 23, 2013

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