Robert Etheridge, Junior
Paleontologist and museum curator
About Robert Etheridge, Junior
Lived 1847 – 1920 (aged 72). Robert Etheridge, Junior was a British and Australian botanist, paleontologist, geologist and curator.
Formal portrait of Etheridge, signed by L. W. Appleby. Australian Museum
Robert Etheridge (23 May 1847 – 4 January 1920) was a British palaeontologist who made important contributions to the Australian Museum.
Biography
Etheridge was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, the only son of the palaeontologist, Robert Etheridge and his wife Martha, née Smith. He was educated at the Royal School of Mines, London, under Thomas Huxley, and was trained as a palaeontologist by his father.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Etheridge, Junior?
paleontologist and museum curator (1847-1920)
When was Robert Etheridge, Junior born?
Robert Etheridge, Junior was born on 23 May 1847 in Cheltenham.
When did Robert Etheridge, Junior die?
Robert Etheridge, Junior died on 4 January 1920.
What was Robert Etheridge, Junior's occupation?
Robert Etheridge, Junior was a botanist, paleontologist, geologist and curator.
What nationality was Robert Etheridge, Junior?
Robert Etheridge, Junior was British and Australian.
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