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Charles Walter De Vis

1829 – 1915

English clergyman, botanist and zoologist

Botanist Paleontologist Ornithologist
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About Charles Walter De Vis

Lived 1829 – 1915 (aged 85). Charles Walter De Vis was an Australian botanist, paleontologist, ornithologist, zoologist, ichthyologist and cleric.

Charles Walter de Vis (9 May 1829 – 30 April 1915) was an English zoologist, herpetologist, and botanist.

Life and career He was born Charles Devis; he changed the spelling to De Vis about 1882. He gave up his ecclesiastical functions to devote himself to science, initially in England then after 1870 in Australia.

De Vis also worked in the scientific field of herpetology, and he described many new species of reptiles.

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Important facts

Born
9 May 1829, Birmingham
Birth century
19th century
Died
30 April 1915, Brisbane
Occupation
Botanist, paleontologist, ornithologist, zoologist, ichthyologist, cleric
Nationality
Australia
Education
Magdalene College
Positions held
Museum director
Employers
Queensland Museum
Also known as
Devis, De Vis, Charles de Vis, Charles W. De Vis, C. W. De Vis, Thickthorn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Walter De Vis?

English clergyman, botanist and zoologist (1829-1915)

When was Charles Walter De Vis born?

Charles Walter De Vis was born on 9 May 1829 in Birmingham.

When did Charles Walter De Vis die?

Charles Walter De Vis died on 30 April 1915 in Brisbane.

What was Charles Walter De Vis's occupation?

Charles Walter De Vis was a botanist, paleontologist, ornithologist, zoologist, ichthyologist and cleric.

What nationality was Charles Walter De Vis?

Charles Walter De Vis was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Walter De Vis

· Wikidata: Q1247869

· DBpedia: Charles Walter De Vis

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