Francis Charles Fraser
Francis Charles Fraser, born 16 June 1903 died 21 October 1978, was one of the world's leading authorities on cetacea (whales and dolphins). He worked at the British Museum of Natural History from 1933 to 1969. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1966.[1]
Francis Charles Fraser | |
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| Born | June 16, 1903 |
| Died | October 21, 1978 (aged 75)[1] |
| Known for | Fraser's dolphin, Fraser Point |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society[1] |
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| Institutions | British Museum of Natural History |
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Fraser's dolphin and Fraser Point are named in his honour.
References
- Marshall, N. B. (1979). "Francis Charles Fraser. 16 June 1903-21 October 1978". Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society. 25: 287–317. doi:10.1098/rsbm.1979.0010.
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