Francis Maitland Balfour Scientist

Francis (Frank) Maitland Balfour, known as F. M. Balfour, (10 November 1851 – 19 July 1882) was a British biologist. He lost his life while attempting the ascent of Mont Blanc. He was regarded by his colleagues as one of the greatest biologists of his day and Charles Darwin's successor.

Personal facts

Francis Maitland Balfour
Birth dateNovember 10, 1851
Birth place
Edinburgh
Nationality
United Kingdom
Date of deathJuly 19, 1882
Place of death
Chamonix

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Field of study
Embryology

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