George Albert Boulenger

Belgian-British zoologist

Died aged 79LibraUnited Kingdom

Biography

George Albert Boulenger (19 October 1858 – 23 November 1937) was a Belgian-British zoologist who described and gave scientific names to over 2,000 new animal species, chiefly fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Boulenger was also an active botanist during the last 30 years of his life, especially in the study of roses.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

British Museum

Family

Children: Edward George BoulengerCharles L. Boulenger

Awards & honours (1)

Fellow of the Royal Society

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