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Thomas Pennant

1726 - 1798

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Born

14 June 1726

Downing, Whitford parish, near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales

Died

16 December 1798

Downing, Whitford parish, near Holywell, Flintshire

Nationality

British

Gender

Male

Date of election for Royal Society fellowship

26/02/1767

Fields of Interest

Natural history

Relationships

Eldest son of David Pennant; married 1) Elizabeth, daughter of Lt. James Falconer RN; their son was David Pennant (FRS 1792); his daughter, Arabella, married Edward Hanmer (FRS 1817)

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