Alexander Wilson Scientist

Alexander Wilson (July 6, 1766 – August 23, 1813) was a Scottish-American poet, ornithologist, naturalist, and illustrator. Identified by George Ord as the "Father of American Ornithology," Wilson is now regarded as the greatest American ornithologist before Audubon.Several species of bird are named after Wilson, including the Wilson's storm-petrel, Wilson's plover, Wilson's phalarope, Wilson's snipe, and Wilson's warbler. The now obsolete warbler genus Wilsonia was named for him by Charles Lucien Bonaparte. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology and the Wilson Ornithological Society also bear his name.

Personal facts

Alexander Wilson
Birth dateJuly 06, 1766
Birth place
Scotland , Paisley
Nationality
Scottish American
Date of deathAugust 23, 1813
Place of death
Pennsylvania , Philadelphia

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Scientist

Field of study
Natural history

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External resources

  1. http://exhibits.mannlib.cornell.edu/majestysublime
  2. http://spenserians.cath.vt.edu/authorrecord.php?action=GET&recordid=33320
  3. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~PUBLIC/wilson/front.html