St. George Jackson Mivart

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1827 – 1900

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Who was St. George Jackson Mivart?

St. George Jackson Mivart PhD M.D. FRS was an English biologist. He is famous for starting as an ardent believer in natural selection who later became one of its fiercest critics. Mivart attempted to reconcile Darwin's theory of evolution with the beliefs of the Catholic Church, and finished by being condemned by both parties.

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Born
Nov 30, 1827
London
Also known as
  • St. George Mivart
  • George Jackson Mivart
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • England
Education
  • King's College London
  • St Mary's College, Oscott
  • Harrow School
Died
Apr 1, 1900
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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