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Edwin Ray Lankester

1847 - 1929

Born

15 May 1847

22 Old Burlington Street, London, England

Died

15/08/1929

44 Oakley Street, Chelsea, London

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
03/06/1875
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
28
Occupation
Zoologist
Relationships
Parents: Edwin Lankester (FRS 1845) and Phebe Lankester, née Pope (1825–1900), eldest daughter of Samuel Pope of Highbury, formerly a mill owner in Manchester, and sister of Samuel Pope, barrister.