Alexander Wetmore Scientist

Frank Alexander Wetmore (June 18, 1886 – December 7, 1978) was an American ornithologist and avian paleontologist. He was the sixth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

Personal facts

Alexander Wetmore
Birth dateJune 18, 1886
Birth place
Wisconsin , North Freedom Wisconsin
Nationality
United States
Date of deathDecember 07, 1978
Place of death
Maryland , Glen Echo Maryland

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Scientist

Field of study
Paleontology
Ornithology

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External resources

  1. http://siarchives.si.edu/history/alexander-wetmore
  2. http://www.mnh.si.edu/onehundredyears/profiles/Alexander_Wetmore.html