George Newport
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1803 – 1854
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Who was George Newport?
George Newport FRS was a prominent English entomologist. He was the first of four children of William Newport, a local wheelwright, and Sarah Gillham.
Newport is especially noted for his studies utilizing the microscope and his skills in dissection. He was President of the Entomological Society of London 1843-1844 and also a member of the Ray Society . He is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London.
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