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George Thomas Bettany

1850 – 1891

British historian and anthropologist

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Lived 1850 – 1891 (aged 41). George Thomas Bettany was a British anthropologist, biologist, university teacher, botanist and zoologist.

George Thomas Bettany (30 March 1850 – 2 December 1891) was an English biologist, anthropologist, and author of scientific and popular works.

Born in Penzance, Cornwall, the son of George Bettany, a schoolmaster and journalist. Bettany was educated privately and but, according to the proceedings of the Linnean Society (25 May 1891), Bettany withdrew from the Society before his death.

He married writer Mary Jean Gwynne on 1 August 1878, with whom he had a son, George Kernahan Gwynne Bettany. G. T. Bettany died in Dulwich, and his widow married the writer Coulson Kernahan.

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Important facts

Born
30 March 1850, Penzance
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 December 1891, Dulwich
Occupation
Anthropologist, biologist, university teacher, botanist, zoologist
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Gonville and Caius College, University of London
Employers
Girton College, Newnham College
Also known as
G.T.B., G. T. Bettany, George T. Bettany, George Bettany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Thomas Bettany?

British historian and anthropologist (1850-1891)

When was George Thomas Bettany born?

George Thomas Bettany was born on 30 March 1850 in Penzance.

When did George Thomas Bettany die?

George Thomas Bettany died on 2 December 1891 in Dulwich.

What was George Thomas Bettany's occupation?

George Thomas Bettany was an anthropologist, biologist, university teacher, botanist and zoologist.

What nationality was George Thomas Bettany?

George Thomas Bettany was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Thomas Bettany

· Wikidata: Q16743442

· DBpedia: George Thomas Bettany

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