Gavin de Beer
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Summary
Gavin de Beer was born on November 1, 1899[1], in United Kingdom[2]. He died on June 21, 1972[3], in Alfriston[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], zoologist[6], embryologist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New Malden[11]
- Spouse: Cicely Glyn Medlycott[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
- Field of work: zoology[15], embryology[16], evolutionary theory[17], paleontology[18], museum management[19]
- Position held: President of the Linnean Society of London[20]
- Employer: University College London[21]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[22], Harrow School[23]
- Student: Brian John Marples[24]
- Award received: Darwin Medal[25], Linnean Medal[26], honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[27], Kalinga Prize[28], Knight Bachelor[29], Fellow of the Royal Society[30]
- Member of: Royal Society[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Military branch: British Army[33]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[34]
- Archives at: University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[35]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[36]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[37], World War II[38]
- Family name: de Beer[39]
- Given name: Gavin[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
Why It Matters
Gavin de Beer has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Gavin de Beer born?
Gavin de Beer's place of birth was United Kingdom[2].
Where did Gavin de Beer die?
Gavin de Beer passed away in Alfriston[4].
Who was Gavin de Beer married to?
Gavin de Beer's spouses include Cicely Glyn Medlycott[12].
What did Gavin de Beer do for work?
Gavin de Beer worked as a paleontologist[5], zoologist[6], embryologist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9].
Where did Gavin de Beer go to school?
Gavin de Beer was educated at Magdalen College[22] and Harrow School[23].
What awards did Gavin de Beer receive?
Honors received include Darwin Medal[25], Linnean Medal[26], honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[27], and Kalinga Prize[28].