William Swainson

William Swainson FLS, FRS (8 October 1789 � 6 December 1855), was an English ornithologist, malacologist, conchologist, entomologist and artist.

Read more about William Swainson:  Life, Works On Natural History, New Zealand Estate, Botanical Studies in Australia, Common Confusions Regarding William Swainson, Common Names of Species Named After William Swainson

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