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Frederick Gymer Parsons

1863 – 1943

English scientist and writer

Anthropologist Anatomist
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About Frederick Gymer Parsons

Lived 1863 – 1943 (aged 79–80). Frederick Gymer Parsons was an anthropologist and anatomist.

Frederick Gymer Parsons FRCS FZS (1863 – 11 March 1943) was a British writer and scientist, specialising in the fields of anatomy and anthropology. He contributed numerous anatomical articles to the 1911 eleventh edition of Encyclopædia Britannica.

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Important facts

Born
1863
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 March 1943
Occupation
Anthropologist, anatomist
Employers
University of London
Awards
Fellow of the Zoological Society of London; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Gymer Parsons?

English scientist and writer (1863–1943)

When was Frederick Gymer Parsons born?

Frederick Gymer Parsons was born in 1863.

When did Frederick Gymer Parsons die?

Frederick Gymer Parsons died on 11 March 1943.

What was Frederick Gymer Parsons's occupation?

Frederick Gymer Parsons was an anthropologist and anatomist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Gymer Parsons

· Wikidata: Q16943701

· DBpedia: Frederick Gymer Parsons

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