George Montagu

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1753 – 1815

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Who was George Montagu?

George Montagu was an English naturalist. He was known for his pioneering Ornithological Dictionary of 1802, which for the first time accurately defined the status of Britain's birds. He is remembered today for species such as the Montagu's Harrier, named for him.

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Born
1753
Wiltshire
Also known as
  • Монтегью, Джордж
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Died
Jun 20, 1815
Kingsbridge

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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