About Alec Fraser-Brunner
Lived 1906 – 1986 (aged 80). Alec Fraser-Brunner was a British zoologist and ichthyologist.
Alec Frederick Fraser-Brunner (6 April 1906 – 17 Sept 1986) was a British ichthyologist. His career included work with the Colonial Office, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and as the curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium in Singapore and the aquarium at Edinburgh Zoo.
Alec Frederick Fraser-Brunner is the designer of Singapore's iconic national symbol, the Merlion. The Merlion was originally designed for the Singapore Tourism Board as their logo in 1964. It went on to be sculpted by Mr Lim Nang Seng and completed in 1972. It now sits at Merlion Park in Marina Bay.
Taxon described by him See :Category:Taxa named by Alec Fraser-Brunner
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Who was Alec Fraser-Brunner?
British zoologist (1906-1986)
When was Alec Fraser-Brunner born?
Alec Fraser-Brunner was born on 6 April 1906.
When did Alec Fraser-Brunner die?
Alec Fraser-Brunner died on 17 August 1986.
What was Alec Fraser-Brunner's occupation?
Alec Fraser-Brunner was a zoologist and ichthyologist.
What nationality was Alec Fraser-Brunner?
Alec Fraser-Brunner was British.
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