Barnum Brown
American paleontologist (1873–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barnum Brown (February 12, 1873 – February 5, 1963),[1] commonly referred to as Mr. Bones, was an American paleontologist. Named after the circus showman P. T. Barnum, he discovered the first documented remains of Tyrannosaurus during a career that made him one of the most famous fossil hunters working from the late Victorian era into the early 20th century.
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Barnum Brown | |
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Born | (1873-02-12)February 12, 1873 Carbondale, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | February 5, 1963(1963-02-05) (aged 89) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Kansas |
Known for | Discovered first documented remains of Amphipithecus mogaungensis and Tyrannosaurus rex |
Spouse(s) | Marion Raymond Brown Lillian McLaughlin Brown |
Children | Frances R. Brown |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Paleontology |
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