William Yarrell: Biography, Facts and Career
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William Yarrell (3 June 1784 – 1 September 1856) was an English zoologist, prolific writer, bookseller and naturalist admired by his contemporaries for his precise scientific work. Yarrell is best known as the author of A History of British Fishes (2 vols., 1836) and A History of British Birds featuring 564 original engravings (in 3 vols., first ed. 1843, second ed. 1845, third ed. 1856). The latter went into several editions and was the standard reference work for a generation of British ornithologists. He described Bewick's swan in 1830, distinguishing it from the larger whooper swan.
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- Full name: William Yarrell
- Born: 1784-06-03
- Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q45096
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Who is William Yarrell?
William Yarrell (3 June 1784 – 1 September 1856) was an English zoologist, prolific writer, bookseller and naturalist admired by his contemporaries for his precise scientific work. Yarrell is best known as the author of A History of British Fishes (2 vols., 1836) and A History of British Birds featuring 564 original engravings (in 3 vols., first ed.
What nationality is William Yarrell?
William Yarrell is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When was William Yarrell born?
William Yarrell was born on 1784-06-03.
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