James William Abert
American soldier, explorer, ornithologist and topographical artist
About James William Abert
Lived 1820 – 1897 (aged 76). James William Abert was an American explorer, ornithologist, zoologist, meteorological observer, scientific collector and cartographer.
James William Abert (November 18, 1820 – August 10, 1897) was an American soldier, explorer, bird collector and topographical artist.
Early life Abert, the son of John James Abert, was born in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, and graduated from West Point in 1842.
Military career
His original watercolors are now privately owned.
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Who was James William Abert?
American soldier, explorer, ornithologist and topographical artist (1820–1897)
When was James William Abert born?
James William Abert was born on 18 November 1820 in Mount Holly.
When did James William Abert die?
James William Abert died on 10 August 1897 in Newport.
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James William Abert was an explorer, ornithologist, zoologist, meteorological observer, scientific collector and cartographer.
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James William Abert was American.
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