About Ian W.B. Thornton
Lived 1926 – 2002 (aged 76). Ian W.B. Thornton was a British entomologist, university teacher, zoologist and biologist.
Ian Walter Boothroyd Thornton (1926–2002) was an Australian zoologist. He was an elected fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and served as vice-president of the Australian Entomological Society. He is the author of Krakatau and Island Colonization.
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Who was Ian W.B. Thornton?
Australian biologist
When was Ian W.B. Thornton born?
Ian W.B. Thornton was born on 14 July 1926 in Halifax.
When did Ian W.B. Thornton die?
Ian W.B. Thornton died on 1 October 2002 in Bangkok.
What was Ian W.B. Thornton's occupation?
Ian W.B. Thornton was an entomologist, university teacher, zoologist and biologist.
What nationality was Ian W.B. Thornton?
Ian W.B. Thornton was British.
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