About Amos Binney
Lived 1803 – 1847 (aged 43). Amos Binney was an American physician, zoologist and malacologist.
Amos Binney (October 18, 1803 – February 18, 1847) was an American medical doctor, malacologist, and co-founder and president of the Boston Society of Natural History.
Biography His son was William G. Binney.
He was a co-founder of Boston Society of Natural History in 1830 and he was a member of the society until his death in 1847. He was also a president of the society from May 17, 1843, to May 5, 1847.
He ran in the 1827 Boston mayoral election.
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Who was Amos Binney?
American malacologist 1803-1847
When was Amos Binney born?
Amos Binney was born on 18 October 1803 in Boston.
When did Amos Binney die?
Amos Binney died on 18 February 1847 in Rome.
What was Amos Binney's occupation?
Amos Binney was a physician, zoologist and malacologist.
What nationality was Amos Binney?
Amos Binney was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amos Binney. https://biography.guide/amos-binney/
MLA: "Amos Binney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amos-binney/.
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