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Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley

1819 – 1899

British zoologist

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About Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley

Lived 1819 – 1899 (aged 79–80). Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley was a British zoologist and malacologist, known for Leeds City Museum.

Sylvanus Hanley inherited a fortune, which enabled him to devote a lifetime to conchology. He was especially interested in the bivalves, on which he was a leading authority. He published over 40 books and scientific papers, and described over 200 new species.

Hanley Road and the now-lost Sylvanus Row, both in Islington, were named in honour of his father. His son was the painter Edgar Wilkins Hanley (1855–1886).

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Important facts

Born

1819, Oxford

Birth century

19th century

Died

1899

Occupation

Zoologist, malacologist

Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Known for

Leeds City Museum

Also known as

Hanley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley's

Joseph Johann Littrow

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley?

British zoologist (1819–1899)

When was Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley born?

Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley was born in 1819 in Oxford.

When did Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley die?

Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley died in 1899.

What was Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley's occupation?

Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley was a zoologist and malacologist.

What was Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley known for?

Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley was known for Leeds City Museum.

What nationality was Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley?

Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley

· Wikidata: Q7660717

· DBpedia: Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley

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