About Francis Cole
Lived 1872 – 1959 (aged 86). Francis Cole was a British and English writer and zoologist, known for Cole Museum of Zoology.
Awards and honours
Cole was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1926, and won the Neill Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1908. He was the 1950 Wilkins Lecturer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Cole?
British zoologist (1872-1959)
When was Francis Cole born?
Francis Cole was born on 3 February 1872 in London.
When did Francis Cole die?
Francis Cole died on 27 January 1959.
What was Francis Cole's occupation?
Francis Cole was a writer and zoologist.
What was Francis Cole known for?
Francis Cole was known for Cole Museum of Zoology.
What nationality was Francis Cole?
Francis Cole was British and English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Cole. https://biography.guide/francis-cole/
MLA: "Francis Cole." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-cole/.
Chicago: "Francis Cole." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-cole/.
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