Richard Quiller Couch

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1816 – 1863

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Who was Richard Quiller Couch?

Richard Quiller Couch, British naturalist, eldest son of Jonathan Couch, was born at Polperro, Cornwall, UK on 14 March 1816. After receiving a medical education under his father and at Guy's Hospital, London, where he gained several honours and prizes and obtained the ordinary medical qualifications, he returned to Polperro to assist his father, and employed his leisure in careful zoological study.

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Born
Mar 14, 1816
Polperro
Also known as
  • Dr. Richard Quiller Couch
Profession
Education
  • Guy's Hospital
Lived in
  • Penzance
Died
1863

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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